1. treated or hardened by nitriding; having undergone a nitriding process.
Usage: technical; metallurgy

1. past tense and past participle of nitride; to subject (a metal or alloy) to a nitriding process in which nitrogen is introduced into the surface to increase hardness and wear resistance.
Usage: technical; metallurgy

Examples

• The steel parts were nitrided to improve their surface hardness.
• Nitrided components show excellent resistance to wear and fatigue.
• The manufacturer nitrided the gears before assembly.
• Nitrided steel is commonly used in automotive engine parts.
• After the metal was nitrided, its durability increased significantly.