sandblasting Meaning & Illustration | Visual Social Dictionary

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

compressed verb

/kəmˈpɹɛst/

To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.

"The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement."

delicate noun

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

although conjunction

/ɔːlˈðəʊ/ /ɑlˈðoʊ/

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

"Although it was very muddy, the football game went on."

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

propelled verb

/prəˈpɛld/ /pɹəˈpɛld/

To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.

"The strong wind propelled the sailboat across the lake. "

sandblasted verb

/ˈsændˌblæstɪd/ /ˈsænˌblæstɪd/

To spray with fast-moving solid grains (such as sand propelled by compressed air, although softer material like sodium bicarbonate used for delicate materials may also be so referred to). The process is used for stripping dirt, rust, paint etc. from the surface of objects.

"The old metal chair was sandblasted to remove the rust before being repainted. "

repainting verb

/ˌriːˈpeɪntɪŋ/ /riˈpeɪntɪŋ/

To paint anew or again, especially if recently painted.

"to repaint a house; to repaint the ground of a picture"

corrosion noun

/kəˈɹəʊʒən/ /kəˈɹoʊʒən/

The act of corroding or the condition so produced.

"The rust on the old car is a clear sign of corrosion. "

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

stripping verb

/ˈstrɪpɪŋ/

To remove or take away, often in strips or stripes.

"Norm will strip the old varnish before painting the chair."

bicarbonate noun

/baɪˈkɑːrbənət/ /baɪˈkɑːrbəneɪt/

The univalent anion HCO3-; any salt of carbonic acid in which only one of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced.

"She added a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to the cake batter to help it rise. "

sandblasting

Examples :

"The mechanic is sandblasting the rusty car parts to remove the corrosion before repainting them. "

Examples :

"The old car needed sandblasting to remove the rust before it could be painted. "

Meanings

Examples :

"The mechanic is sandblasting the rusty car parts to remove the corrosion before repainting them. "

Examples :

"The old car needed sandblasting to remove the rust before it could be painted. "

Related Words

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

compressed verb

To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.

delicate noun

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

although conjunction

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

material noun

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

propelled verb

To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.

sandblasted verb

To spray with fast-moving solid grains (such as sand propelled by compressed air, although softer material like sodium bicarbonate used for delicate materials may also be so referred to). The process is used for stripping dirt, rust, paint etc. from the surface of objects.

repainting verb

To paint anew or again, especially if recently painted.

corrosion noun

The act of corroding or the condition so produced.

materials noun

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

stripping verb

To remove or take away, often in strips or stripes.

bicarbonate noun

The univalent anion HCO3-; any salt of carbonic acid in which only one of the hydrogen atoms has been replaced.