3d printed

/ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪntɪd/ adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of 3D print form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Created by using a 3D printer. not-comparable

    "The first 3D printed parts have been installed on Chiltern Railways trains, in a trial undertaken by Angel Trains [...] The companies say the trial demonstrates how 3D printing can speed up the replacement of obsolete parts and help get vehicles back in service more quickly. [...] A 3D printed replacement part can be replaced on demand and installed immediately."

Synonyms

All synonyms
three-dimensional printing

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"The first 3D printed parts have been installed on Chiltern Railways trains, in a trial undertaken by Angel Trains [...] The companies say the trial demonstrates how 3D printing can speed up the replacement of obsolete parts and help get vehicles back in service more quickly. [...] A 3D printed replacement part can be replaced on demand and installed immediately."

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