verb
- to harden (a material, especially steel or concrete) in advance or before a subsequent process
Usage: technical; manufacturing
Examples
- The manufacturer will preharden the steel before machining to improve its durability.
- Prehardeningthe concrete reduces the time needed for the final curing stage.
- Engineers decided to preharden the alloy to meet the strength specifications.
- The process involves prehardeningthe material at a controlled temperature.