Anneal: meaning, definitions and examples

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anneal

 

[ ษ™หˆniหl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

metallurgy process

To anneal means to heat a material, typically metal, to a specific temperature and then allow it to cool slowly. This process is used primarily to relieve internal stresses, improve ductility, and refine the grain structure of the metal. Annealing can alter the mechanical properties of the material, making it more workable for subsequent processes like shaping or cutting. It is a critical step in manufacturing and metalwork, ensuring that the final product has the desired characteristics.

Synonyms

relax, soften, temper

Examples of usage

  • The blacksmith decided to anneal the iron to make it more malleable.
  • After the initial shaping, the brass was annealed to enhance its ductility.
  • Once the metal has cooled from the annealing process, it can be shaped easily.

Translations

Translations of the word "anneal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recozimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคจเฅ€เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช glรผhen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anneal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟัƒัั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przegrzanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ‹ใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท recuit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recocido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tavlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋‹๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณุฎูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพรญhรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพรญhanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€€็ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพarjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ะฟัƒัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ—แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recocido

Etymology

The word 'anneal' originates from the Old English term 'anวฝlan,' which means 'to set on fire' or 'to ignite.' It has roots in Middle English as 'anelen,' relating to heating processes. The adoption of this term into metallurgy reflects the ancient practices of heating metals to modify their physical properties. The concept of annealing dates back thousands of years, with artisans using primitive heating methods to improve metalworking techniques. As metallurgy evolved, so did the techniques for annealing, with distinct methods developed for various materials and applications. Today, annealing is a fundamental process in industries ranging from manufacturing to art, demonstrating the enduring significance of this technique throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,680, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.