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work hardening, a highly structured, goal-oriented, individualized treatment program designed to maximize a person's ability to return to work. Work hardening uses work (real or simulated) as a treatment modality. hardening, n the process of setting or becoming firm. hardening, age, n the precipitation of intermetallic compounds that alters certain physical properties in alloys; usually brought about through heat treatment. hardening, precipitation, See tempering. hardening solution, hardening, strain, an increase in proportional limit resulting from distortion of the space lattice and fracture of grain boundaries through cold working. Ductility is markedly reduced. hardening, work, n the hardening of a metal by cold work, such as repeated flexing. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When purchasing oils, look for oils that say expeller pressed, cold pressed, or extra virgin. So I blend them with cold pressed oils, which carry the healing properties of the essential oils into the skin. Finally, Washington state dairies can utilize the high quality meal from cold pressed and extruded canola instead of importing meal from Canada, keeping revenue within the state. |
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