sin·ter (s n t r)n. 1. Geology A chemical sediment or crust, as of porous silica, deposited by a mineral spring. 2. A mass formed by sintering. v. sin·tered, sin·ter·ing, sin·ters v.tr. To cause (metallic powder, for example) to form a coherent mass by heating without melting. v.intr. To form a coherent mass by heating without melting. [German, from Middle High German, dross, metal slag, from Old High German.] sin  ter·a·bili·ty n. |
sinter [ˈsɪntə]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a whitish porous incrustation, usually consisting of silica, that is deposited from hot springs
2. (Engineering / Metallurgy) the product of a sintering process
3. (Engineering / Metallurgy) another name for cinder [3]
vb
(Engineering / Metallurgy) (tr) to form large particles, lumps, or masses from (metal powders or powdery ores) by heating or pressure or both
[German: cinder]
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| Verb | 1. | sinter - cause (ores or powdery metals) to become a coherent mass by heating without melting |
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