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Anneal Uh Neal Verb Heat Cool Steel Glass Make

This flashcard defines "anneal" as the process of heating and cooling to make something less brittle, thus strengthening it.

To heat and then cool something, usually to make it less brittle, or to strengthen and toughen it.

Front anneal \uh-NEAL\
Back verb
1. To heat and then cool (as steel or glass) usually to make less brittle.
2. Strengthen, toughen.

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