puddling

[ puhd-ling ]

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 puddling furnace and converting it into wrought iron.
3. the act or method of making puddle.
4. puddle ( def 3 ).

puddling

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of puddling¹

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

Example Sentences

Others, fabricated from translucent amber resin that has hardened to a glossy sheen, are low and horizontal, oozing and puddling across the floor like pools of blood or toxic spills.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Science Daily

Their purplish, blurred silhouettes seem printed on top of the ridges of milky paint depicting pale, layered figures and puddling abstractions.

From New York Times

“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

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

From Seattle Times