Assertion: annealing | /r/CapableOf | soften material
Facets:
value: often
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Annealing can induce ductility, soften material, relieve internal stresses, refine the structure by making it homogeneous, and improve cold working properties.
text: Annealing is used to induce ductility, soften material, relieve internal stresses, refine the structure by making it homogeneous, and improve cold working properties.
text: Annealing softens materials.
text: Annealing often softens the materials so they can be shaped or cut more easily, but can also increase its strength and ductility.