"TIG welding" meaning in All languages combined

See TIG welding on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈtɪɡˌwɛldɪŋ/ Forms: TIG weldings [plural]
Etymology: By acronymy from tungsten–inert gas. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} TIG welding (usually uncountable, plural TIG weldings)
  1. A type of welding, typically of very reactive metals, by means of a non-consumable tungsten electrode and an atmosphere of an inert gas such as argon, with a feed stick for the weld material. Wikidata QID: Q1627310 Tags: uncountable, usually Synonyms: GTAW Hypernyms: arc welding, welding Related terms: arc welder, TIG weld Coordinate_terms: MIG welding, MAG welding, GMAW, SMAW
    Sense id: en-TIG_welding-en-noun-en:Q1627310 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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