Unhardened: meaning, definitions and examples
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unhardened
[ ʌnˈhɑːrdənd ]
state of material
Unhardened describes a material, particularly metal or other substances, that has not undergone a process to increase its hardness. This state is often seen in metals that have not been subjected to heat treatment, which results in a softer and more malleable state. Unhardened materials are easier to shape or mold but are less durable than their hardened counterparts. In engineering and manufacturing contexts, unhardened forms of materials can be utilized where flexibility and workability are desired.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The unhardened steel is easier to cut.
- We need to work with unhardened clay for sculpting.
- The unhardened resin can be poured into molds.
Translations
Translations of the word "unhardened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não endurecido
🇮🇳 अविकसित
🇩🇪 nicht gehärtet
🇮🇩 tidak mengeras
🇺🇦 негартований
🇵🇱 nieutwardzony
🇯🇵 未硬化の
🇫🇷 non durci
🇪🇸 no endurecido
🇹🇷 sertleştirilmemiş
🇰🇷 경화되지 않은
🇸🇦 غير متصلب
🇨🇿 neztvrzený
🇸🇰 neztvrdnutý
🇨🇳 未硬化的
🇸🇮 nehardeniran
🇮🇸 ekki harðnað
🇰🇿 қаталданбаған
🇬🇪 არადურებულო
🇦🇿 bərkidilməmiş
🇲🇽 no endurecido
Etymology
The term 'unhardened' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation or absence, combined with the word 'hardened.' The root 'harden' traces back to the Middle English 'hardenen,' which comes from the Old English 'heardian,' meaning to make hard or fixed. Over time, as the usage of materials such as metals and ceramics grew in manufacturing references, 'unhardened' emerged in various scientific and engineering contexts, reflecting the properties of materials in their softer, untreated states. The differentiation between hardened and unhardened forms of materials became significant in discussing applications where flexibility and ease of manipulation are critical.