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maraging

maraging

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A very strong steel alloy that has a lot of nickel and is hardened by heat and time
  • noun
  • /ˈmɑːreɪdʒɪŋ/
  • Specialized
: acero maraging
  • Engineers often choose maraging steel for tools that require exceptional hardness and resistance to wear.
  • maraging steel
  • maraging steel face

Examples

  • Have you ever worked with maraging alloys?

  • The engineer recommended using maraging steel for the project.

  • The aircraft manufacturer used maraging in the construction of the landing gear for added strength.

  • Because of its toughness, maraging is often chosen for critical engineering components.

  • Engineers selected maraging to ensure the durability of the high-performance tool.

  • The strong maraging steel used in high-performance golf clubs offers excellent durability and speed.

  • Many aerospace components are made from maraging steel because of its unique combination of strength and light weight.

Surface Forms

maraging singular
maragings plural

Etymology

Maraging comes from the parts martensite (a hard form of steel) and aging ('getting stronger over time'), so maraging is a very strong type of steel made with nickel and strengthened by this aging process.