Definitions for: Sinter

[v] used of powdery metals or ores; to cause to become a coherent mass by heating without melting

Webster (1913) Definition: Sin"ter, n. [G. Cf. Cinder.] (Min.)
Dross, as of iron; the scale which files from iron when
hammered; -- applied as a name to various minerals.

Calcareous sinter, a loose banded variety of calcite formed
by deposition from lime-bearing waters; calcareous tufa;
travertine.

Ceraunian sinter, fulgurite.

Siliceous sinter, a light cellular or fibrous opal;
especially, geyserite (see Geyserite). It has often a
pearly luster, and is then called pearl sinter.

See Also: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat

Related Resources:
animals starting with x
animals beginning with b