annealing
/əˈnilɪŋ/
noun
- The process of heating and then slowly cooling metal, glass, or other materials to remove internal stresses and make them less brittle.
- Proper annealing prevents cracks from forming in the steel during machining.
- Annealing is an essential step in making durable glassware.
- The blacksmith explained how annealing softens the metal for easier shaping.
Antonyms
adjective
- Relating to or used in the process of annealing.
- The annealing cycle includes a slow cooling phase to avoid thermal shock.
- They followed the annealing schedule recommended by the materials engineer.
- The annealing furnace must maintain a steady temperature for several hours.