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puddling

 

[ หˆpสŒd.lษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

metallurgy process

Puddling is a process used in metallurgy to convert pig iron into wrought iron by removing impurities. It involves heating the iron in a reverberatory furnace and stirring it to expose it to oxygen, allowing carbon and other elements to oxidize and escape. This method was crucial during the Industrial Revolution for producing higher quality iron.

Synonyms

purification, refining, smelting

Examples of usage

  • The puddling process improved iron production efficiency.
  • Puddling was essential for creating wrought iron for construction.
  • Innovations in puddling led to better iron durability.
  • Many ironworks employed puddling techniques for their products.

Translations

Translations of the word "puddling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น puddling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคกเฅเคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Puddling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ puddling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒะดะปั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puddling

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒ‰ใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท puddling

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puddling

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท puddling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํผ๋“ค๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ puddling

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puddling

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ puddling

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต‘ๆตŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ puddling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ puddling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puddling

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช puddling

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puddling

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puddling

Etymology

The term 'puddling' originates from the early 19th century, attributed to the English metallurgist Henry Bessemer, who developed a process for converting pig iron into wrought iron. The term is derived from the word 'puddle,' which refers to the shallow pools of molten iron formed during the process. The process made use of a reverberatory furnace, where iron ore was heated to a high temperature, and stirred to introduce air, which helped to oxidize impurities. The puddling process marked a significant advancement in iron production during the Industrial Revolution, replacing less efficient methods and leading to the availability of higher-quality iron for various applications, including construction and machinery. As industrial needs grew, puddling played a vital role in the metalworking industry, drastically improving the quality and quantity of iron available and laying the groundwork for further innovations in metallurgy.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,093, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.