labyrinthing

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noun

Material that is arranged in the form of a labyrinth.

Scrabble 21

Meanings

nounlabyrinthing (uncountable)
  1. uncountableMaterial that is arranged in the form of a labyrinth.

    Labyrinthing and glass wool lining of a unique aluminum silencer box do the trick.

    1949, The Military Engineer - Volumes 41-42, page 380
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    Complicated labyrinthing was erected to prevent any leakage of X-rays, the aim being to ensure that four scatterings of rays occurred before the beam could escape.

    1965, Australian Chemical Engineering - Volume 6, page 23

    If attention is paid to such parameters as good labyrinthing, barrier films, narrow temperature ranges, good bearing quality, and adequate torquing power, then a relatively few oils can suffice.

    1975, Charles L. Staugaitis, Spacecraft Materials Guide, page 26

    Labyrinthing may be formed by partitioning within a single chamber or by the interconnection of adjacent tanks with high and low gates.

    1977, National Research Council of Canada. Canadian Committee on Building Research, Energy and buildings: proceedings, page 113
verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of labyrinth
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