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- US Pronunciation
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- [tuhn-dish]
- /ˈtʌnˌdɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tuhn-dish]
- /ˈtʌnˌdɪʃ/
Definitions of tundish word
- noun tundish (in a vacuum induction furnace) a trough through which molten metal flows under vacuum to a mold chamber. 1
- noun tundish Also called pouring box, pouring basket, pouring basin. a refractory-lined vessel having holes for distributing metal being teemed into ingot molds. 1
- noun tundish a type of funnel, esp in various industrial processes 0
- noun tundish a form of receptacle for hot liquid metal used in metal smelting and casting plants 0
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Origin of tundish
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at tun, dish
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Parts of speech for Tundish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tundish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tundish usage trend in Literature
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