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Specialty Expressions: HOT SHORTNESS

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Hot shortnessMetallurgy1: Brittleness, usually of steel or wrought iron, when the metal is hot, due to a high sulfur content. Source: European Union. (references)
  2: Condition caused by embrittlement in the red-hot state. Source: European Union. (references)
Hot shortnessMiningEmbrittlement of steel or wrought iron when hot, usually due to excessive sulfur content. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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