kovettamista
Kovettamista is Finnish term meaning the process of making a material harder or stronger. In engineering and construction, the word covers metal heat treatments, cement hydration, polymer curing, and adhesive hardening.
In metals, kovettaminen typically refers to heat treatment that increases hardness and strength. Heating steel into
In cement-based materials, kovettaminen describes curing or hydration, during which cement binds with water to gain
Polymers, resins, and adhesives cure by chemical reactions that link molecular chains or crosslink them. Curing
Hardening describes a time-dependent process; it contrasts with drying. The term may denote temporary or irreversible
In Finnish technical literature, kovettamista is used across industries; common contexts include steel processing, concrete technology,