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Toughen As Steel Crossword Clue

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verb

• bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

47%7Steel
verb

• make tough or tougher

29%10 Technique used to toughen the outer layer of steel
verb

• unite with carbon

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New York Times13 Feb 1979 Down 9
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