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sinter

/sɪntər/ verb · British & US
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What does sinter mean?

verb

To join or fuse two or more particles or objects together by heating them to a high temperature, typically in a process of thermal reduction. To form a solid mass by the aggregation of small particles.

Example

"The metal was sintered at high temperatures to create a strong and durable alloy."

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