sinter

Noun

1. An alluvial sediment deposited by a mineral spring.
2. A mass formed by sintering.
3. A mixture of iron ore and fluxes added to a blast furnace.

Verb

To heat a compacted powder mass to form a hardened mass.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɪntə/

Etymology

From German Sinter. Doublet of cinder.

Synonyms

slag

dregs

froth

geyserite

lees

refuse

residue

scoria

scrap

tufa

fiorite

iron scale

press residues

tank waste

pearl sinter

siliceous tufa

cinder

siliceous sinter

Translations

sintern

Sinter

scoria

sinterizzare

concrezione

sedimento

martwica

naciek

concrecionar

concreción

sinter

sinterizar

تكلّس

sinter

pouri