Sinter

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Description

1) A lime or silica-based binder deposited by a mineral spring or river. Sinter adheres stones and clays to form oolitic rocks.

2) A solidified mass formed by heating, but not melting, a material such as a metal, ore or clay.

Resources and Citations

  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)