word
annealing
uh-NEEL-ing
əˈniːlɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
annealing
Dictionary meaning
A heat-treatment process that softens a material and relieves internal stress.
History and origin
Metallurgical terminology.
Examples
- Annealing made the glass less likely to crack during cutting.
Common mispronunciations
AN-neal-ing
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