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premelt en · NOUN

Etymology

From pre- + melt.

Meanings

1. The melting of something prior to a subsequent process.
   • Under proper melting conditions there was no influence of the number of premelts on the homogeneity of the ingots 2013, R. I. Jaffee, N. E. Promisel, The Science, Technology and Application of Titanium, page 35:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
premelts	Number=Plur		lexicographic

premelt en · VERB

Etymology

From pre- + melt.

Meanings

1. To melt before a subsequent process.
   • In pulsed-current MIG welding, a low background current maintains the arc and premelts the electrode tip. 1973, R. J. C. Dawson, Fusion Welding and Brazing of Copper and Copper Alloys, page 11:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
premelted	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
premelted	Tense=Past		lexicographic
premelts	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
premelting	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic