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puddling

noun
pud·​dling | \ ˈpÉ™d-liÅ‹ How to pronounce puddling (audio) , ˈpÉ™-dᵊl-iÅ‹\

Definition of puddling

: the process of converting pig iron into wrought iron or rarely steel by subjecting it to heat and frequent stirring in a furnace in the presence of oxidizing substances

Examples of puddling in a Sentence

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 There was too much puddling and pooling of water on every straightaway. — Cheryl Wray, AL.com, "Honda Indy Grand Prix postponed due to rain, will be free to fans Monday," 22 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of puddling

1839, in the meaning defined above

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