huí​huǒ

to temper

  • created sense approved 回火 · huí​huǒ · to temper — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    huí​huǒ

    to temper

    To improve the strength and toughness of metal by heating it to a specific temperature after quenching and then cooling it.

    回, 火

    回 (literal) → 回 · huí · to return 火 (literal) → 火 · huǒ · fire

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  • created sense approved 回火 · huí​huǒ · backfire — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    回火

    huí​huǒ

    backfire

    The reverse burning of a flame back into a pipe or engine during welding or combustion; to backfire or flare back.

    回 (literal) → 回 · huí · to return 火 (literal) → 火 · huǒ · fire

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