Anneal is often used to describe processes in manufacturing or material science.

Industrial Process

Annealing refers to a physical transformation that alters a material's properties.

Physical Change

Annealing involves heating but doesn't melt the material; it's not about liquifying.

In biology, anneal refers to a lab technique, not heating materials.

Annealing in biology means joining strands that complement each other's structure.

Annealing DNA requires precise temperatures to enable the bonding of strands.