1. plural of annealer: machines or devices used to heat and slowly cool metal, glass, or other materials to remove internal stresses and increase durability
Usage: technical; manufacturing
2. plural of annealer: workers who operate annealing equipment or perform annealing processes
Usage: occupational

Examples

• The factory installed new annealers to improve the quality of their steel products.
• These annealers can process up to 500 pounds of metal per hour.
• The glass manufacturer uses specialized annealers to prevent cracking.
• Experienced annealers know exactly when the metal has reached the proper temperature.
• The company hired three new annealers for the night shift.
• Modern annealers are computer-controlled for precise temperature regulation.