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View synonyms for case-harden

case-harden

verb

  1. metallurgy to form a hard surface layer of high carbon content on (a steel component) by heating in a carburizing environment with subsequent quenching or heat treatment
  2. to harden the spirit or disposition of; make callous

    experience had case-hardened the judge

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Many woods, however, check severely in air-drying or case-harden in the air.

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