Definition
calorizing
verb
- coating or treating a metal (especially steel) with aluminum or an aluminum alloy to improve corrosion resistance and heat resistance
Usage: technical; metallurgy; present participle of 'calorize'
Examples
- The factory specializes in calorizing steel components for aerospace applications.
- Calorizing extends the service life of turbine blades in high-temperature environments.
- The process of calorizing involves diffusing aluminum into the surface of the metal.
- Engineers recommended calorizing the exhaust manifold to prevent oxidation.