annealed

[US]/[ˈænild]/
[UK]/[ˈænild]/

Translation

v.to heat a material to a high temperature and then allow it to cool slowly, in order to reduce its brittleness and increase its ductility.
v. (past tense of anneal)heated and cooled slowly.
adj.having been heated and cooled slowly to reduce brittleness.

Phrases & Collocations

annealed steel

annealing process

annealed glass

being annealed

annealed copper

annealed quickly

annealed state

annealing furnace

annealed samples

annealing temperature

Example Sentences

the steel was annealed to improve its ductility.

annealed glass is less likely to shatter into sharp pieces.

we annealed the copper wire to make it more workable.

the process involved carefully annealing the metal at a controlled temperature.

annealed silicon is used in many semiconductor devices.

the annealed sample exhibited reduced internal stresses.

annealed brass is easier to form into intricate shapes.

they annealed the metal slowly to prevent cracking.

the annealed state of the metal increased its softness.

annealed aluminum is often used in cookware.

the annealed metal showed improved machinability.

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