Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prilling

noun

/ˈprɪl.ɪŋ/

Definition

Prilling is a process used in the manufacturing industry to create small spherical particles from a liquid feed material.

Examples

Prilling is commonly used in the production of fertilizers.
The prilling tower facilitates the formation of uniform granules.
During the prilling process, the liquid cools and solidifies to form small beads.

Meaning

The term refers specifically to the method of solidifying molten material into small, round shapes, often involving the cooling of droplets as they fall.