Burnishing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003841",
  "term": "Burnishing",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Surface finishing process in which minute surface irregularities are displaced rather than removed.\n\n2. Finish sizing or smooth finishing a part (previously machined or ground) by displacing, rather than removing, minute surface irregularities with smooth point or line-contact, fixed or rotating tools. Lubricants or soap solutions can be used to cool the tools used in burnishing operations. Wastewater generated during burnishing include process solutions and rinse water.",
  "subject": "Commercial processes",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 471.02 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 438 Appendix B (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/burnishing/"
}