sinter Syllabification: (sin·ter)Pronunciation: /ˈsin(t)ər/Definition of sinter noun 1 Geology a hard siliceous or calcareous deposit precipitated from mineral springs. 2solid material that has been sintered, especially a mixture of iron ore and other materials prepared for smelting. verb [with object] make (a powdered material) coalesce into a solid or porous mass by heating it (and usually also compressing it) without liquefaction. Origin: late 18th century (as a noun): from German Sinter; compare with cindersinter in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of sinter in the British & World English dictionary
