spark testing

noun

A method of determining the general classification of ferrous materials that normally requires taking a piece of metal, usually scrap, to a grinding wheel and observing the sparks emitted.

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Meanings

nounspark testing (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA method of determining the general classification of ferrous materials that normally requires taking a piece of metal, usually scrap, to a grinding wheel and observing the sparks emitted.
verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of spark test

Translations

German Funkenprobe
  • FunkenprobeA method of determining classification of ferrous materials.
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