cold work

noun, verb — 2 senses

cold work

noun
1

Engineering, Metallurgy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of several plastic deformations of metal (or other material) at relatively low temperatures.

Related terms
cold working

cold work

verb
1

to work metal under its recrystallization temperature

Related terms
cold forming, hot work

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