Strengthen, as steel Crossword Clue

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ANNEAL

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(noun)
1. a sudden outburst of anger
2. the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
(verb)
1. make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
2. harden by reheating and cooling in oil

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STRENGTHEN (verb)
1. give a healthy elasticity to
2. make strong or stronger
STEEL (verb)
1. get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
2. cover, plate, or edge with steel
STEEL (noun)
1. a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
2. an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ANNEAL
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