1 ausform | Definition of ausform

ausform

transitive verb
aus·​form | \ ˈȯsËŒfȯ(É™)rm, -ȯ(É™)m\
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of ausform

: to subject (steel) to deformation and then to quenching and tempering in order to increase the strength, ductility, and resistance to fatigue failure

First Known Use of ausform

1962, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ausform

austenitic + deform; from the deformation's taking place while the steel is still in the austenitic form

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