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ANNEAL

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Anneal.

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Anneal - as a verb

Bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

Example: "Temper glass"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
normalizetemper

Anneal - as a noun

An act of annealing.

Example Sentences

"The metal needs to be heated to a high temperature and then slowly cooled to anneal."
"To prevent cracking, it is important to anneal the glass at the right temperature."
"The jeweler used a torch to anneal the gold and make it malleable."
"After welding, the steel was annealed to improve its hardness and ductility."
"The glass beads were annealed in a kiln to make them more durable."
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Word Game Points

Is ANNEAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anneal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANNEAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is ANNEAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anneal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANNEAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ANNEAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anneal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANNEAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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