hydrogen embrittlement

English

Noun

hydrogen embrittlement (uncountable)

  2. The absorption of hydrogen into a metal, and subsequent weakening, as can happen in some situations (such as in a pickling process, or after electroplating if no relief baking is done, or otherwise).
    Alternative form: HE (initialism)
    Hypernyms: embrittlement, weakening, damage
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