| Definitions of 'sprue' |
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1. (noun) sprue, tropical sprue, psilosis
a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation
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1. (noun) sprue
strictly, the hole through which melted metal is poured into the gate, and thence into the mold
2. (noun) sprue
the waste piece of metal cast in this hole; hence, dross
3. (noun) sprue
same as Sprew
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