puddling

American  

[puhd-ling] / ˈpʌd lɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that puddles.

2. Metallurgy. the act or process of melting pig iron in a reverberatory furnace puddling furnace and converting it into wrought iron.

3. the act or method of making puddle.

4. puddle.

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puddling British  

/ ˈpʌdlɪŋ /

noun

1. a process for converting pig iron into wrought iron by heating it with ferric oxide in a furnace to oxidize the carbon

2. building trades the process of making a puddle

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Etymology

Origin of puddling

First recorded in 1750–60; puddle + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"There have been numerous local measurements and theoretical discussions regarding the effects of water puddling on ice albedo," Kaczmarowski said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2024

Their purplish, blurred silhouettes seem printed on top of the ridges of milky paint depicting pale, layered figures and puddling abstractions.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2023

“There’s obviously a lot of puddling in the fairways. We’re in a pretty low area here. But the greens held up.”

From Washington Times • May 6, 2022

With water puddling on the infield dirt in various places, Ray got a pair of ground balls to end the inning.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2022

“Yes you do, now go on, shoo, scat. 1 don’t want you puddling on the floor.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols