Associations to the word «Sinter»

Wiktionary

SINTER, noun. (geology) An alluvial sediment deposited by a mineral spring.
SINTER, noun. A mass formed by sintering.
SINTER, noun. A mixture of iron ore and fluxes added to a blast furnace.
SINTER, verb. To compact and heat a powder to form a solid mass.

Dictionary definition

SINTER, verb. Cause (ores or powdery metals) to become a coherent mass by heating without melting.

Wise words

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