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inclusion
A defect in a metal casting caused by nonmetallic impurities, such as carbon or sand trapped in the molten metal when it was poured into the mold. An inclusion weakens the casting and makes proper machining difficult.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aeronautics
- Company: Aviation Supplies & Academics
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