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sinter

sin·ter
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sin-ter]
    • /ˈsɪn tər/
    • /ˈsɪntə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sin-ter]
    • /ˈsɪn tər/

Definitions of sinter word

  • noun sinter siliceous or calcareous matter deposited by springs, as that formed around the vent of a geyser. 1
  • noun sinter Metallurgy. the product of a sintering operation. 1
  • verb with object sinter Metallurgy. to bring about agglomeration in (metal particles) by heating. 1
  • noun sinter mineral sediment 1
  • transitive verb sinter heat into a mass 1
  • noun sinter a whitish porous incrustation, usually consisting of silica, that is deposited from hot springs 0

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Origin of sinter

First appearance:

before 1770
One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; < German: dross; see cinder

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Parts of speech for Sinter

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sinter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for sinter

noun sinter

  • dross — waste matter; refuse.

Top questions with sinter

  • what is a sinter?
  • what is a sinter plant?

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