Austemper

/ˈaʊsˌtɛmpər/ verb

To heat steel to a high temperature and then cool it in a special way to create a strong, flexible material with a specific crystal structure.

From 'austenit(e)' plus 'temper,' derived from Latin temperare meaning 'to mix or moderate.' The process involves controlled heating and cooling for optimal material properties.

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