noun
- a process of introducing carbon into the surface of steel or iron at high temperature to increase hardness and wear resistance
Usage: technical; metallurgy
Examples
- Carburization is commonly used in the automotive industry to strengthen gear teeth.
- The steel parts underwent carburization to improve their surface hardness.
- Engineers selected carburization as the heat-treatment method for the engine components.
- Proper carburization requires careful control of temperature and carbon atmosphere.
- The carburization process creates a hard outer layer while maintaining a tough core.