heat-treat
verb
ˈhēt-ˌtrēt 
heat-treated; heat-treating; heat-treats
transitive verb
: to subject to heat
especially : to treat (a material, such as metal) by heating and cooling in a way that will produce desired properties
heat treater noun
heat treatment noun
Word History
First Known Use
1907, in the meaning defined above
heat-treated
verb
as in baked
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- baked
- heated
- steamed
- tempered
- broiled
- boiled
- toasted
- microwaved
- warmed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cooled
- refrigerated
- chilled
- frosted
- iced
- supercooled
- froze
- air-conditioned
- quick-froze