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heat–treat
verb \ˈhēt-ˌtrēt\
Definition of HEAT-TREAT
transitive verb
: to subject to heat; especially : to treat (as metals) by heating and cooling in a way that will produce desired properties
— heat treater noun
— heat treatment noun
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First Known Use of HEAT-TREAT
1907
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