NITRIDING
\nˈa͡ɪtɹa͡ɪdɪŋ], \nˈaɪtɹaɪdɪŋ], \n_ˈaɪ_t_ɹ_aɪ_d_ɪ_ŋ]\
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Ammonia decomposition releases nitrogen that reacts with metal to make iron nitride, an hardening substance. In the presence of ammonia, a nitrogen and hydrogen compound, this specific metallurgical process hardens the alloy steel surfaces with heat.
By Henry Campbell Black
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.