1. to heat (a material or object) after an initial heating or manufacturing process, typically to improve properties or relieve stress
Usage: technical; common in metallurgy and materials science

1. a heating process applied after an initial heat treatment or manufacturing step
Usage: technical; common in metallurgy and materials science

Examples

• The steel was postheated to reduce internal stress and improve ductility.
• Engineers decided to postheat the welded joints to ensure structural integrity.
• The postheat cycle lasted approximately two hours at 600 degrees Celsius.
• After casting, the aluminum alloy underwent a postheat treatment.
• Postheating is essential in the production of high-strength materials.