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Definitions:
Noun
sprue
tropical sprue
psilosis
Definition: a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation
Definition: A tropical disease causing a sore throat and tongue, and disturbed digestion; psilosis.
Definition: The hole through which melted metal is poured into the gate, and thence into the mold.
Verb
Definition: To remove the sprues (material left in feed channels) from a cast piece.