- spheroidize
- spheroid·ize
English syllables. 2014.
English syllables. 2014.
spheroidize — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ˌdīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: spheroid + ize : to subject (an iron base alloy) to prolonged heating near the critical temperature and then to slow cooling so that the iron carbide assumes a globular form compare anneal,… … Useful english dictionary
heat-treat — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb : to treat (as metals) by heating and cooling in a way that will produce desired properties (as hardness or ductility) compare anneal, harden, normalize, patent, spheroidize, temper; malleableize; graphitize * * * … Useful english dictionary