MAG welding

English

Etymology

By acronymy from metalactive gas.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmæɡˌwɛldɪŋ/

Noun

MAG welding (usually uncountable, plural MAG weldings)

  1. A type of welding, by means of a consumable metal-wire-feed electrode and an atmosphere of an active gas (i.e., one that participates in the reaction to a limited degree).
    Hypernyms: GMAW < arc welding < welding
    Coordinate terms: MIG welding, TIG welding, GTAW, SMAW
  • MAG weld