Toughens As Metal Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
	verb • bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
	30%	8		Additive that toughens a material
	noun • one that hardens, especially a substance added to varnish or paint to give it a harder surface or finish.
	30%	12		Something that toughens or hardens a material
	noun • a device designed to provide additional strength

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