Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
case-harden (transitive)
  1. to form a hard surface layer of high carbon content on (a steel component) by heating in a carburizing environment with subsequent quenching or heat treatment
  2. to harden the spirit or disposition of; make callous: experience had case-hardened the judge

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