tundish
Americannoun
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(in a vacuum induction furnace) a trough through which molten metal flows under vacuum to a mold chamber.
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Also called pouring basket,. Also called pouring box. Also called pouring basin. a refractory-lined vessel having holes for distributing metal being teemed into ingot molds.
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Origin of tundish
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"There's an end of Tundish!" said Tiverton, grasping it firmly.
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That tundish has been on my mind for a long time.
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—Is that called a tundish in Ireland? asked the dean.
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—It is called a tundish in Lower Drumcondra, said Stephen, laughing, where they speak the best English.
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—A tundish, said the dean reflectively.
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