heat-treating

present participle of heat-treat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat-treating
Verb
  • This mug warmer actually includes the mug, too, and has four temperature settings that range from lukewarm to steaming hot.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
  • If steaming or boiling kale doesn't appeal to you, new research suggests that drizzling it with oil may help your body absorb far more of its nutrients.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The researchers also found that this Higgs mode steered the crystal toward a phase that cannot be achieved by heating it.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
  • While the oven is heating, crack the eggs into a large bowl and add the milk, salt and pepper.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Use kosher salt when seasoning, roasting, brining, pickling, baking, or even just boiling water for your favorite pasta recipe.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
  • While the water is technically heated to near-boiling temperatures to brew coffee and tea, that’s not always enough to guarantee safety, especially when altitude changes the boiling point.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
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“Heat-treating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat-treating. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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