Word Meaning

anneal definition and meaning

v. t. To subject to great heat, and then cool slowly, as glass, cast iron, steel, or other metal, for the purpose of rendering it less brittle; to temper; to toughen.
v. t. To heat, as glass, tiles, or earthenware, in order to fix the colors laid on them.

Crossword clues for anneal

- Heat and cool gradually to soften
- Heat and cool, to strengthen
- Temper metal etc