sin|ter

sin|ter
sin|ter «SIHN tuhr», verb, noun.
–v.t.
to fuse (metal particles or grains) to form larger particles or masses by heating, or by heat and pressure, but without melting.
–v.i.
to be sintered.
–n.
1. something produced by sintering.
2. a hard incrustation or deposit formed on rocks or similar objects by evaporation of mineral waters.
╂[< German Sinter dross, slag; origin uncertain]

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