: the process of converting pig iron into wrought iron or rarely steel by subjecting it to heat and frequent stirring in a furnace in the presence of oxidizing substances
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Homeowners should regularly, but especially after storms, walk through their yards to ensure there is no puddling anywhere.
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Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2024
One important addition is a water source such as a bird bath or puddling dish, Phillips said.
—Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 7 June 2023
Scrapple, best described as a hearty breakfast food, has devotees just as blood puddling, boudin or haggis have theirs.
—Peter Mikelbank, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2022
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, the invention of puddling furnaces made England the steel capital of the world, albeit in a very labor and energy intensive way.
—Willy Shih, Forbes, 10 July 2022
Early morning and afternoon downpours could cause some momentary puddling on roadways — such as the Lodge — but no severe weather is forecast, weather watchers said Thursday.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2021
If runoff or puddling occurs, see if several shorter sessions allow the water to soak in.
—oregonlive, 27 June 2021
Jet dryers circled the track for more than an hour, then made two passes on pit road trying to limit the puddling.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 11 Apr. 2021
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Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2024
One important addition is a water source such as a bird bath or puddling dish, Phillips said.
—Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 7 June 2023
Scrapple, best described as a hearty breakfast food, has devotees just as blood puddling, boudin or haggis have theirs.
—Peter Mikelbank, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2022
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, the invention of puddling furnaces made England the steel capital of the world, albeit in a very labor and energy intensive way.
—Willy Shih, Forbes, 10 July 2022
Early morning and afternoon downpours could cause some momentary puddling on roadways — such as the Lodge — but no severe weather is forecast, weather watchers said Thursday.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2021
If runoff or puddling occurs, see if several shorter sessions allow the water to soak in.
—oregonlive, 27 June 2021
Jet dryers circled the track for more than an hour, then made two passes on pit road trying to limit the puddling.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 11 Apr. 2021
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“Puddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puddling. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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