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case-hardening

The word “case-hardening” has 4 syllables: case-har-den-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈkeɪsˌhɑrdənɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for case-hardening?

In the thesaurus, “case-hardening” has 28 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for case-hardening along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for case-hardening

Antonyms for case-hardening

  • deliquescing
  • dissolving
  • fluxing
  • fusing
  • liquefying
  • liquifying
  • melting
  • smelting
  • softening
  • thawing
  • unfreezing

Meanings of case-hardening

  • noun
    1. The process of imparting greater hardness to the surface of a piece of metal.

Example Sentences

  • The factory uses case-hardening to strengthen its steel components.
  • Case-hardening improves the wear resistance of machine parts.
  • The blacksmith employed case-hardening to give the blade a tougher edge.
  • Engineers recommended case-hardening for the gears in heavy machinery.
  • Advances in case-hardening have increased the lifespan of industrial tools.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to case-hardening, such as: annealing, caking, calcifying, callusing, clotting, coagulating, concreting.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

calcifying

callusing

hardening

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