Annealing (Noun)
Meaning
Hardening something by heat treatment.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The metal was annealing in the furnace to relieve internal stresses and make it more malleable.
- Annealing the glass allowed the manufacturer to relieve any stresses that had built up during the forming process.
- To restore the temper of the tool, the craftsman would carefully apply heat through a process of annealing.
- The blacksmith applied gentle heat for annealing the metal, trying to create a delicate balance of hardness and flexibility.
- By carefully controlling the annealing process, the engineers were able to create a strong and lightweight aluminum alloy.