downsprue

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English

Etymology

    From down- +‎ sprue.

    Noun

    downsprue (plural downsprues)

    1. (metallurgy) Synonym of sprue (a channel through which molten metal is poured into the mold during the casting process).
      • 2008, George Goodrich, “Warped Castings”, in Casting Defects Handbook: Iron & Steel, Schaumburg, I.L.: American Foundry Society, →ISBN, page 224:
        • Flask tie bars located too close to risers and downsprues