- wicking
- noun Date: 1846 material for wicks
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Wicking — Wick ing, n. the material of which wicks are made; esp., a loosely braided or twisted cord or tape of cotton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Wicking-Effekt — Der Wicking Effekt, auch Lotaufsaugen und Docht Effekt genannt, ist ein Fehler beim Reflow Löten oder Dampfphasenlöten von SMD Bauelementen. Hierbei fließt das flüssige Lot in Richtung der Anschlussmetallisierung der Bauelemente oder in Richtung… … Deutsch Wikipedia
wicking — /wik ing/, n. material for wicks. [1840 50; WICK1 + ING1] * * * … Universalium
wicking — n. material used to make a wick … English contemporary dictionary
wicking — wick·ing … English syllables
wicking — wick•ing [[t]ˈwɪk ɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) material for wicks 2) tex the process whereby the fibers in a cloth garment draw perspiration away from the skin and up to the surface of the fabric, allowing the moisture to evaporate quickly • Etymology: 1840–50 … From formal English to slang
wicking — /ˈwɪkɪŋ/ (say wiking) noun material for wicks. {wick1 + ing1} …
wicking — [1] A capillary act of air escapement from the tire casing during retreading. [2] The capillary action of removing moisture from clothing … Dictionary of automotive terms
wicking — ˈwikiŋ, kēŋ noun ( s) Etymology: wick (I) + ing : material used for wicks … Useful english dictionary
Christopher Wicking — Born 1943 London, England United Kingdom Died 2008 Toulouse, France … Wikipedia
