# sinter

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsɪntə/ · frequency rank #99,866

## Definitions
1. An alluvial sediment deposited by a mineral spring.
2. A mass formed by sintering.
3. A mixture of iron ore and fluxes added to a blast furnace.

## Etymology
From German Sinter. Doublet of cinder.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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