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smelting

/ˈsmɛltɪŋ/

smeltingnoun

smeltings

Translations

плавка

The smelting of iron ore is a crucial step in steel production.

Плавка железной руды является важным этапом в производстве стали.

Additional translations

плавление

выплавка

Definitions

The process of extracting a metal from its ore by heating and melting.

The smelting of iron ore is a crucial step in the production of steel.

Synonyms

foundry work

smeltinggerund / present participle

/ˈsmɛltɪŋ/

More precise classification than the generic ADJECTIVE label, as the word is a present participle used attributively.

Definitions

Relating to or used in the process of extracting metal from ore.

The company invested in new smelting technology to reduce emissions.

Synonyms

smeltverb

smelting

Gerund

smelted

Past Simple

smelted

Past Participle

smelting

Gerund

/smɛlt/

Translations

плавиться

The metal begins to smelt at a high temperature.

Металл начинает плавиться при высокой температуре.

плавить

They smelt the ore to extract the metal.

Они плавят руду, чтобы извлечь металл.

Definitions

To extract (metal) from its ore by a process involving heating and melting.

The company plans to smelt the iron ore to produce steel.

To melt or fuse (a substance, especially metal).

The blacksmith smelted the scrap metal to create a new tool.

Synonyms

smeltnoun

Definitions

A small silvery fish found in both marine and freshwater environments, often used as food.

The fishermen caught a large haul of smelt from the river.

Metal obtained from the process of smelting, especially a mass of refined metal separated from its ore.

The blacksmith examined the smelt for impurities before forging it.