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Vocabulary Entry
sintered
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
To cause a powdery material to become a solid mass through heat and pressure without melting.
Example Sentences
"The scientists sintered the metal powder to create a solid component."
"In the manufacturing process, the ceramic particles are sintered at high temperatures."
"They used a laser to sinter the polymer layer by layer in a 3D printing process."
A
adjective
Relating to materials that have been made solid through sintering.
Example Sentences
"The sintered metal parts showed improved strength and durability."
"She explained the properties of sintered ceramics in her lecture."
"The sintered material was used in aerospace applications for its lightweight nature."