puddling

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Puddle Source: opted

2. n. The process of working clay, loam, pulverized ore, etc., with water, to render it compact, or impervious to liquids; also, the process of rendering anything impervious to liquids by means of puddled material. Source: opted

3. n. Puddle. See Puddle, n., 2. Source: opted

4. n. The art or process of converting cast iron into wrought iron or steel by subjecting it to intense heat and frequent stirring in a reverberatory furnace in the presence of oxidizing substances, by which it is freed from a portion of its carbon and other impurities. Source: opted

5. 1. (Hydraul. Engin.) (a) The process of working clay, loam, pulverized ore, etc., with water, to render it compact, or impervious to liquids; also, the process of rendering anything impervious to liquids by means of puddled material. (b) Puddle. See Puddle, n., 2. 2. (Metal.) The art or process of converting cast iron into wrought iron or steel by subjecting it to intense heat and frequent stirring in a reverberatory furnace in the presence of oxidizing substances, by which it is freed from a portion of its carbon and other impurities. Puddling furnace, a reverberatory furnace in which cast iron is converted into wrought iron or into steel by puddling. Source: webster

6. The art or process of converting cast iron into wrought iron orsteel by subjecting it to intense heat and frequent stirring in areverberatory furnace in the presence of oxidizing substances, bywhich it is freed from a portion of its carbon and other impurities.Puddling furnace, a reverberatory furnace in which cast iron isconverted into wrought iron or into steel by puddling. Source: adambom

7. v wade or dabble in a puddle v subject to puddling or form by puddling v dip into mud before planting v work a wet mixture, such as concrete or mud v mess around, as in a liquid or paste v make into a puddle v make a puddle by splashing water v mix up or confuse v eliminate urine Source: ecdict

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