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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. technology
  3. processing technology
  4. welding

Preferred term

welding

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A fabrication process in which two or more pieces of material (metals, thermoplastics, wood etc.) are joined together to form a strong joint by applying heat, pressure, etc., with or without the use of filler material of same melting point as the adjoining material.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • electric welding
  • fusion welding

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/286531

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