thermal history

in polymer science
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12807
Thermal treatment a polymer material has experienced before its characterisation or measurement of its properties.
Note: Thermal history affects many physical properties. Its influence can be modified or removed by annealing.
Source:
PAC, 2013, 85, 1017. (Glossary of terms relating to thermal and thermomechanical properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)) on page 1040 [Terms] [Paper]