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ladle

1 [ˈleɪ.dəl]

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EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 712353 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain iron foundry & steel foundry - metals & alloys
  • a vessel lined with refractory material that can be used for holding molten metal after tapping or for transporting metal to the moulds in a foundry. Ladles may be designed either for lip or bottom pouring.
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ladle

EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 716156 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain Technology - Engineering
dipper preferred
  • a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used esp. for dipping up and conveying liquids
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  • DE: der Schöpflöffel [U50355] FR: louche [U50355] FI: kauha [U50355]
kulp
dipper preferred
Usage examples
  • Dippers should have a solid handle of sufficient length to enable a sample at any depth of the container to be obtained.
ladle

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