Synonyms for

Annealing

Verb / ʌˈni:lɪŋ / Another word for annealing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Annealing is a heat treatment process that makes a material stronger by reducing its hardness and increasing its ductility.

Synonyms & similar words

anneal normalize tempering temper tempering heating strengthening toughening reinforcing fortifying hardening tempering quenching conditioning firing calcining sintering enameling smelting casting forging welding blending mixing

Example sentences

  1. After the metal was annealed, it was much easier to bend into shape.
  2. The glassware is annealed to prevent cracking.
  3. Annealing is an important step in the manufacturing process for many materials.
  4. The blacksmith used a furnace to anneal the metal he was working with.
  5. The annealing process can take several hours.

Quotes

  • "The truth is like a piece of iron that has to be heated and beaten into shape. That's why I'm an annealer."
  • -Bruce Barton
  • "The mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to its original size." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

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