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Extrusion

Scope note

The process of shaping a heated or unheated material, such as plastic or metal, by forcing or pressing it through a dye or other shaping device.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053124

Broader Terms used

forming

Equivalent Terms used

extruded

Created

13yrs ago

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