AUSTEMPER


Meaning of AUSTEMPER in English

ȯs.ˈtempə(r) transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: aus tenite + temper

: to quench (steel) from above the transformation temperature in a bath between 350° and 600° F and hold it there until transformation of austenite stops, for rendering it hard and tough

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