kovetuissa
Kovetuissa is a Finnish term that generally translates to "hardened" or "tempered" in English, most commonly referring to a process applied to metals. This metallurgical treatment aims to increase the hardness and strength of a metal, typically steel. The process involves heating the metal to a specific temperature, then rapidly cooling it, often in a quenching medium like water, oil, or brine. This rapid cooling traps carbon atoms within the iron's crystalline structure, creating a very hard but also brittle material.
To overcome the brittleness, a subsequent process called tempering is usually performed. Tempering involves reheating the
The term kovetuissa can also be used metaphorically in Finnish to describe someone who has become emotionally