annealed

Verb

To heat (glass, metal, etc.) and allow it to cool slowly, in order to remove internal stresses and toughen it.

ریشه

From Middle English 'anelen', from Old English 'onǣlan' ('to set on fire, kindle').

مثال

• The blacksmith annealed the sword to make it stronger.
• The glass was annealed to prevent it from shattering.
• The metal was annealed to improve its ductility.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Annealed steel Annealed glass Annealed copper