Hardening (disambiguation)
- Hardening (disambiguation)
Hardening has several uses:
* In computing, hardening is the process of securing a system. This work is especially done to protect systems against hostile environments or attackers.
* In metallurgy, hardening is the strengthening of metal alloys by heat treatment. See also case hardening, a specific steel hardening technique.
* In martial arts, hardening is the strengthening of the body by special training forms such as iron body.
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