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sprue

UK
/spruː/
US
/spru/

Translations

spruenoun
sprues
pl
UK
/spruː/
US
/spru/
The sprue is an essential part of the casting process.
Литник является важной частью процесса литья.
глютеновая энтеропатия
The patient was diagnosed with sprue after several tests.
Пациенту поставили диагноз глютеновая энтеропатия после нескольких тестов.
Synonyms
malabsorption
intestinal disorder
coeliac disease
sprueadjective
UK
/spruː/
US
/spruː/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "sprue channel" or "sprue design".

Definitions

spruenoun
The passage or channel in a mold through which molten metal, plastic, or other material is introduced during casting.
If the sprue is too narrow, the metal may solidify before the mold is completely filled.
A chronic malabsorption disease, especially tropical sprue or coeliac (celiac) sprue, characterized by diarrhea, nutrient deficiency, and weight loss.
The doctor suspected tropical sprue when the patient returned from the Caribbean with persistent diarrhea and weight loss.
sprueadjective
Relating to or associated with a sprue or sprues in casting.
Proper sprue design is essential for minimizing casting defects.
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