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aus·form

(ôs′fôrm′)

tr.v. aus·formed, aus·form·ing, aus·forms

To subject (especially steel) to deformation, quenching, and tempering to improve its wear properties.

[aus(tenitic) + (de)form.]

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ausform

(ˈɔːsˌfɔːm)

vb (tr)

to temper or deform steel in order to make it stronger and more durable

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