sinter
[ sin-ter ]
/ ˈsɪn tər /
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noun
siliceous or calcareous matter deposited by springs, as that formed around the vent of a geyser.
Metallurgy. the product of a sintering operation.
verb (used with object)
Metallurgy. to bring about agglomeration in (metal particles) by heating.
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Origin of sinter
1770–80; <German: dross; see cinder
Words nearby sinter
Sino-Tibetan, SINS, sinsemilla, sinsyne, sin tax, sinter, Sint Maarten, Sintra, sinuate, sinuation, Sinuiju
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British Dictionary definitions for sinter
sinter
/ (ˈsɪntə) /
noun
a whitish porous incrustation, usually consisting of silica, that is deposited from hot springs
the product of a sintering process
another name for cinder (def. 3)
verb
(tr) to form large particles, lumps, or masses from (metal powders or powdery ores) by heating or pressure or both
Word Origin for sinter
C18: German: cinder
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