Definitions for sinters

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sinters sin·ter

Spelling: [sin-ter]

IPA: /ˈsɪn tər/

Sinters is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 198 anagrams from letters in sinters (einrsst).

Definitions for sinters

noun

1. siliceous or calcareous matter deposited by springs, as that formed around the vent of a geyser.
2. Metallurgy. the product of a sintering operation.

verb (used with object)

1. Metallurgy. to bring about agglomeration in (metal particles) by heating.

Origin of sinters

1770-80; German: dross; see cinder

Examples for sinters

sinter, sin′tėr, n. a name given to rocks precipitated in a crystalline form from mineral waters.

It is a large pool of dark blue water enclosed by black rocks, and encrusted with sinter.

The springs are surrounded by sinter, terraces, and basins in which sick people bathe.

We proceeded at first over a quantity of sinter debris, and then through some hummocky land.

Muffle furnaces are suitable for fine ores which are liable to decrepitate or sinter.