work-harden

work-hard·en

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wurk hahr-dn]
- /wɜrk ˈhɑr dn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wurk hahr-dn]
- /wɜrk ˈhɑr dn/

Definitions of work-harden word

verb with object work-harden to toughen or strengthen (a metal) by cold-working or another mechanical process. 1
verb work-harden to increase the strength or hardness of (a metal) by a mechanical process, such as tension, compression, or torsion 0

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Parts of speech for Work-harden

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work-harden popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.