Calorized

/ˈkæl.ə.raɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having been treated with or subjected to heat; processed at high temperature.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'calorize'. A descriptive form indicating heat treatment has been applied.

Kelly Says

Calorized metals are stronger and more durable, which is why blacksmiths have always known that heating and cooling steel changes its strength—they just didn't call it 'calorized' back then!

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