annealing
Definition
Process of softening a material (such as glass), metal (such as cast iron), or an alloy (such as steel) to make it less brittle by (1) heating it to a particular temperature, (2) maintaining it at that temperature for a particular duration, and (3) cooling it slowly to normal temperature at a particular rate. Opposite of tempering.
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annealing is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
annealing appears in the definition of the following term: tempering
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