anneal
verb (used with object)
to heat (glass, earthenware, metals, etc.) to remove or prevent internal stress.
annealing
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present participleof anneal.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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After reaching the desired orientation, the team used an annealing process designed specifically for the material.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
D-Wave, known for annealing quantum systems, is expanding into gate-model technology to broaden its customer base.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 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
The company’s on-chip cryogenic control technology, previously for annealing quantum computers, is now applicable to gate-based systems.
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026
Fetching water, sweeping, helping in the kitchen, tending the annealing furnace in the shop were the unskilled work the boys did.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
