The acquisition of new territory by a governmental authority, such as a city or state.

A subsidiary structure near or adjoining a larger principal building.

A process of holding a material at an elevated temperature, but below its melting point, to permit the relieving of

Glass created by a process that moves it, in a molten form, along a long oven where it is heated

On drawings, abbr. for anneal

Descriptive of a material (such as wood) that does not have the same physical properties in all directions.

A glue made from the bones, hide, horns, and connective tissues of animals; when used hot, it develops strong bonds;

A black pigment made by charring of animal bones; sometimes used in paints, although carbon black generally is preferred for