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anneal /an·neal/ (ah-nel´) 1. to toughen, temper, or soften a material, as a metal, by controlled heating and cooling. 2. in molecular biology, to cause the association or reassociation of single-stranded nucleic acids so that double-stranded molecules are formed, often by heating and cooling. anneal (anēl´), n (homogenizing heat treatment, softening heat treatment), the softening of a metal by controlled heating and cooling. anneal foil, n a process of subjecting noncohesive foil to heat to volatilize a protective gaseous coating on its surface, thus leaving the surface clean, making it cohesive. anneal glass, n a process of regulated heating and subsequent cooling to remove strain hardening or work hardening of glass. anneal metal, n a process of regulated heating and subsequent cooling to remove strain hardening or work hardening of metal. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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