noun
- the process of hardening or strengthening something in advance, before final use or application
Usage: technical; materials science
verb
- to harden or strengthen something in advance, before final use or application
Usage: technical; materials science
Examples
- The prehardening of the steel improved its resistance to wear.
- Engineers decided to preharden the metal components before assembly.
- Prehardening processes reduce the risk of failure during operation.
- The material underwent prehardening to meet industry specifications.
- They chose to preharden the alloy to extend its service life.