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annealing

an·neal
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-neel]
    • /əˈnil/
    • /əˈniːl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-neel]
    • /əˈnil/

Definitions of annealing word

  • noun annealing Annealing is the process of heating a metal or alloy to a temperature below its melting point in order to make it softer. 3
  • abbreviation Definition of ANNEALING in Technology simulated annealing 3
  • verb with object annealing to heat (glass, earthenware, metals, etc.) to remove or prevent internal stress. 1
  • verb with object annealing to free from internal stress by heating and gradually cooling. 1
  • verb with object annealing to toughen or temper. 1
  • verb with object annealing Biochemistry. to recombine (nucleic acid strands) at low temperature after separating by heat. 1

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Origin of annealing

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English anelen, Old English anǣlan to kindle, equivalent to an- on + ǣlan to burn, akin to āl fire

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Parts of speech for Annealing

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annealing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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