Downsprue

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of sprue (“a channel through which molten metal is poured into the mold during the casting process”).

    "• Flask tie bars located too close to risers and downsprues"

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sprue

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"• Flask tie bars located too close to risers and downsprues"

Etymology

From down- + sprue.

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