maraging
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Steel made stronger by heat and time after adding nickel
- adjective
- /ˈmɛrədʒɪŋ/
- Specialized
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maraging
- Because of its strength, maraging steel is often chosen for aerospace applications.
Examples
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The tools made from maraging alloys lasted much longer than those made from regular steel.
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The engineer recommended using maraging steel for the high-stress components of the machine.
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The engineer recommended using maraging steel for the project.
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This maraging steel is known for its exceptional strength.
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The engineer recommended using maraging steel for the high-stress components of the machine.
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Because of its strength, maraging steel is often chosen for aerospace applications.
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This maraging steel is known for its exceptional strength.
Surface Forms
maraging positive
Etymology
Maraging comes from the parts martensite (a hard form of steel) and aging ('getting stronger over time'), so maraging steel is steel that becomes very strong because it is aged after being mixed with nickel.