sprue
pronunciation
How to pronounce sprue in British English:
UK [spru:]
How to pronounce sprue in American English:
US [spru]
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- Noun:
- a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and nontropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation
Word Origin
- sprue (n.)
- "piece of metal (later plastic) attached to a cast object," 1875, earlier (1849) "channel through which metal is poured into a mold;" of unknown origin.
Example
- 1. Replace o-rings on the sprue cones .
- 2. Compression - and injection moulds ; sprue bushes .
- 3. It will be helpful to improving the filling velocity when the sprue length and sprue areas are controlled to some extent .