annealing
- present participle of anneal.
Example Sentences
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D-Wave briefly explored gate-based models after its founding in 1999 before shifting its focus to quantum annealing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
D-Wave, for one, has built its reputation as a leader in annealing quantum, which is best suited for optimization tasks and less broadly applicable than gate-based quantum.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
The company was exploring gate-based models early on, but abandoned those efforts in favor of differentiating itself through its focus on annealing, which has since become its bread and butter.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Veeco sells technologies for ion-beam deposition and laser annealing, which are essential in manufacturing semiconductors and packaging advanced chips.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 28, 2026
‘Get the annealing furnace going. Get to the coal house. Fetch in charcoal. You’ll have to do it by yourself. I want to get this buckle mended before breakfast.’
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
