Word
annealing
Phoneticsan·neal·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈniɫɪŋ/
UK/ɐnˈiːlɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. heating metal or glass to a high temperature and then cooling it slowly to make it softer and less likely to break.
n. controlled heating of a metal, glass, or other material followed by slow cooling to relieve internal stresses and reduce brittleness.
Examples
“Annealing makes the metal softer and easier to shape.”
“The factory uses annealing to soften steel parts before they are bent into shape.”
“After annealing the glass overnight, the craftsmen found it far less likely to crack during cutting.”
Examples
simple
“Annealing makes the metal softer and easier to shape.”
contextual
“The factory uses annealing to soften steel parts before they are bent into shape.”
complex
“After annealing the glass overnight, the craftsmen found it far less likely to crack during cutting.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “annealing” in context.
Verb
01. annealing improves
“Annealing improves ductility, making the copper wire easier to draw.”
noun + verb
02. annealing reduces
“Annealing reduces brittleness and improves formability of the glass panels.”
noun + verb
03. annealing relieves
“Annealing relieves internal stresses built up during welding and cold working.”
noun + verb
04. annealing softens
“Annealing softens the metal by allowing recrystallization of deformed grains.”
noun + verb
05. optimize annealing
“Engineers optimized annealing to balance softness with minimal grain growth.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. controlled annealing
“Controlled annealing in nitrogen prevented surface oxidation of the copper.”
adj + noun
07. full annealing
“Full annealing softened the steel plate and restored its ductility for machining.”
adj + noun
08. isothermal annealing
“Isothermal annealing produced a uniform microstructure in the alloy samples.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. annealing cycle
“Each annealing cycle includes heating, soaking, and slow controlled cooling.”
noun + noun
10. annealing furnace
“The coils were loaded into the annealing furnace for a continuous heat cycle.”
noun + noun
11. annealing temperature
“The annealing temperature must stay above recrystallization but below melting point.”
noun + noun
12. annealing time
“Extended annealing time promotes complete softening without excessive oxidation.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Purging those bonds requires hours of annealing at up to 1,200 degrees Celsius—a temperature no chip carrying electronic circuitry could survive and one that builds crippling stress into thick films.” “In glass works more systematic annealing is effected by slow passage through a long chamber wherein the temperature falls from the incoming to the outgoing end.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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