anneals

Verb

Heats (glass, metal, etc.) and allows 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 anneals the metal to make it stronger.
• The glassmaker anneals the glass to prevent it from shattering.
• The jeweler anneals the gold before shaping it.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Anneals steel Anneals glass Anneals copper