[ˈsɪntə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a hard siliceous or calcareous deposit precipitated from mineral springs

- solid material which has been sintered, especially a mixture of iron ore and other materials prepared for smelting
(e.g: typical blast-furnace burdens are 80% sinter, 20% ore)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century (as a noun): from German Sinter; compare with cinder

[ˈsɪntə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (with reference to a powdered material) coalesce into a solid or porous mass by means of heating (and usually also compression) without liquefaction
(e.g: when the moisture is removed from the slurry the powder compact is sintered)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century (as a noun): from German Sinter; compare with cinder