Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sprue
noun
/spruː/
Definition
A channel through which molten metal flows into a mold.
Examples
- The metal was poured through the sprue into the mold.
- After the surgery, the patient was diagnosed with tropical sprue.
Meaning
In metalworking, sprue refers to the passage used to deliver molten materials into a mold during casting processes. It can also refer to a health condition involving the malabsorption of nutrients in the intestine.
Synonyms
- gate
- conduit
- channel
