3D printing

English

Etymology

The narrower sense was the earliest sense, at a time when its referent was the only commercialized type (late 20th century). The broader sense has since eclipsed the narrower one.

Noun

3D printing (uncountable)

  2. The manufacture of three-dimensional solid objects from digital models.
    Alternative form: three-dimensional printing
    Synonyms: AM, additive manufacturing
    Hypernyms: manufacturing, making
    1. (sometimes specifically) Such manufacture that uses thermoplastics.
      Hypernyms: AM, additive manufacturing < manufacturing, making

Translations

Verb

3D printing

  1. present participle and gerund of 3D print

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