Carburise (Verb)
Meaning
Unite with carbon; "carburize metal".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The manufacturer carburises the steel alloy to increase its hardness and wear resistance.
- Carburising the metal surface involves heating it in the presence of carbon to alter its properties.
- At extremely high temperatures, the metal will carburise and its microstructure change significantly.
- By carburising the steel rod, the engineer improved its fatigue strength and resistance to stress.
- To increase its hardness, industrial processes commonly include steps to carburise metal parts in a controlled environment.