Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hot-short
Adjective
/ˈhɒt ʃɔrt/
Definition
A term referring to a metal that is prone to cracking or becoming brittle during the heating or forging process.
Examples
- Steel can be hot-short if not treated properly during the forging process.
- Hot-short materials can lead to serious issues in metalworking operations.
Meaning
The phenomenon where certain metals lose ductility at high temperatures, making them susceptible to failure when shaped or worked.
Synonyms
- brittle
- fragile
