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annealed

The correct spelling is annealed.

How to pronounce annealed

verb

Say it like: Ann-eel-ed

The correct spelling is annealed. To subject to great heat and then (often slow) cooling, and sometimes reheating and further cooling, for the purpose of rendering less brittle; to temper; to toughen. For example: "The experience annealed them, strengthening their resolve."

Usage Examples

The experience annealed them, strengthening their resolve.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To subject to great heat and then (often slow) cooling, and sometimes reheating and further cooling, for the purpose of rendering less brittle; to temper; to toughen.
  2. 2.To cool glass slowly, to minimize internal stress.
  3. 3.To burn colors onto a glass or other surface.
  4. 4.To make a double-stranded nucleic acid by pairing a single strand with a complementary strand.
  5. 5.To strengthen or harden.

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