puddling

American  

[puhd-ling] / ˈpʌd lɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that puddles.

2. Metallurgy. the act or process of melting pig iron in a reverberatory furnace puddling furnace and converting it into wrought iron.

3. the act or method of making puddle.

4. puddle.

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puddling British  

/ ˈpʌdlɪŋ /

noun

1. a process for converting pig iron into wrought iron by heating it with ferric oxide in a furnace to oxidize the carbon

2. building trades the process of making a puddle

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Etymology

Origin of puddling

First recorded in 1750–60; puddle + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"There have been numerous local measurements and theoretical discussions regarding the effects of water puddling on ice albedo," Kaczmarowski said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 15, 2024

“There’s obviously a lot of puddling in the fairways. We’re in a pretty low area here. But the greens held up.”

From Washington Times • May 6, 2022

With water puddling on the infield dirt in various places, Ray got a pair of ground balls to end the inning.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2022

It finds the gaps between ground-level windows, puddling around exhibits.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2021

The purple fabric shot through with gold and silver is so bright that it seems like moonlight itself puddling over the cushions.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black