Strain-hardening
noun
1.
work-hardening.
work hardening
noun
1.
the toughening or strengthening of a metal by cold-working or another mechanical process.
strain hardening
noun
1.
a process in which a metal is permanently deformed in order to increase its resistance to further deformation
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