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1. (n.) sprue
an opening through which molten metal is poured into a mold.
2. sprue
the waste metal left in this opening after casting.
3. (n.) sprue
a chronic tropical disease of intestinal malabsorption characterized by ulceration, diarrhea, and a smooth tongue.
Etymology: (1815–25; < D spruw, c. MLG sprūwe tumor)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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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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