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TIG welding

/ˈtɪɡˌwɛldɪŋ/

TIG welding noun: a type of welding, typically of very reactive metals, by means of a non-consumable tungsten electrode and an atmosphere of an inert gas such as argon, with a feed stick for the weld material.

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Noun

TIG welding (usually uncountable, plural TIG weldings)

  1. (usually) A type of welding, typically of very reactive metals, by means of a non-consumable tungsten electrode and an atmosphere of an inert gas such as argon, with a feed stick for the weld material.
    Synonyms:
    GTAW

Synonyms of TIG welding

Forms of TIG welding

pluralTIG weldings

Origin of TIG welding

By acronymy from tungsten–inert gas.

Questions about TIG welding

What does TIG welding mean?
TIG welding means a type of welding, typically of very reactive metals, by means of a non-consumable tungsten electrode and an atmosphere of an inert gas such as argon, with a feed stick for the weld material.
What part of speech is TIG welding?
TIG welding is a noun.
How do you pronounce TIG welding?
TIG welding is pronounced /ˈtɪɡˌwɛldɪŋ/.
What is the plural of TIG welding?
The plural of TIG welding is TIG weldings.

Words near TIG welding in the dictionary

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  2. tifurac
  3. tig
  4. tig bitties
  5. tig ol' bitties
  6. TIG welding
  7. Tigalari
  8. Tigaon
  9. tigard
  10. tigards
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