Chloridizing

/ˈklɔːrɪdaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of chloridize; the process of treating, combining with, or converting something into chloride compounds.

Etymology

From chloridize with the present participle suffix -ing added. This gerund form can function as either a verb form or a noun describing the ongoing action or process.

Kelly Says

In the foundry industry, chloridizing has been a secret technique for centuries—craftspeople would heat metals with chloride salts to create alloys with superior hardness and durability.

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