annealing
|an-neal-ing|
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/əˈniːlɪŋ/
(anneal)
heat and cool to toughen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anneal' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'onælan,' where 'on-' meant 'on' and 'ælan' meant 'to burn.'
Historical Evolution
'onælan' transformed into the Middle English word 'anelen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anneal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set on fire,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to heat and cool to remove stresses.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of heating and cooling a material, such as metal or glass, to remove internal stresses and toughen it.
Annealing is crucial in the manufacturing of steel to improve its ductility.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41