Annealing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Annealing
Annealing (verb)
- to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle; also, to cool slowly usually in a furnace
- to cause two complementary strands of nucleic acid (such as DNA or RNA) to join by hydrogen bonding; also, to induce the binding of a genetic primer to a complementary single-stranded nucleic acid by slowly cooling single strands obtained from the heating and separation of double-stranded DNA or RNA
- strengthen, toughen
Annealing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to make stronger (as through hardship)
"She was annealed by the tragedies of her childhood."
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Annealing
The most common words with a similar meaning to Annealing:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Annealing
Words with the opposite meaning of Annealing:
Word Forms of Annealing
Origin & Etymology of Annealing
Middle English anelen to set on fire, from Old English onǣlan, from on + ǣlan to set on fire, burn, from āl fire; akin to Old English ǣled fire, Old Norse eldr
First known use: 1664t
Frequently Asked Questions about Annealing
What does "Annealing" mean?
"Annealing" means to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle; also, to cool slowly usually in a furnace. As a verb, it is defined as: to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle; also, to cool slowly usually in a furnace.
What is another word for "Annealing"?
Other words for "Annealing" include tempering, fortifying, hardening, indurating, inuring, seasoning, steeling and strengthening. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Annealing" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Annealing"?
There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Annealing". Common alternatives include tempering, fortifying, hardening, indurating, inuring, seasoning, steeling, strengthening, toughening and acclimating.
What is the opposite of "Annealing"?
Antonyms of "Annealing" include enervating, enfeebling, exhausting, sapping, weakening, crippling, debilitating and hamstringing.
How do you use "Annealing" in a sentence?
Examples of "Annealing" in a sentence: "She was annealed by the tragedies of her childhood.".
Is "Annealing" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Annealing" is a verb.
How do you pronounce "Annealing"?
"Annealing" is pronounced /ə-ˈnēl/ and divided into syllables as an·neal.
What is the origin of the word "Annealing"?
"Annealing" comes from Middle English anelen to set on fire, from Old English onǣlan, from on + ǣlan to set on fire, burn, from āl fire; akin to Old English ǣled fire, Old Norse eldr. First known use: 1664t.