Carburize

usgb/ˈkɑːrbəraɪz/
verb

To treat or combine with carbon, usually to improve the quality of a metal like steel.

The blacksmith was able to harden the iron by carburizing it.
Visual representation of "carburize" - To treat or combine with carbon, usually to improve the quality of a metal like steel.

Often appears as...

  • carburize the metal
  • carburize to harden

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Technical Term

Used primarily in the field of metallurgy and materials science.

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The workshop seminar covers how to carburize steel effectively.
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Quality Improvement

Carburizing is a technique to enhance the hardness and durability of the metal.

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The tools lasted longer after we decided to carburize them.
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Not for All Metals

Carburizing is mostly applicable to certain types of steel, not all metals.

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You cannot carburize aluminum as you would with steel.
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