Definition

To create a composite material by pulling resin-coated glass fibers through a heated mold.

Example

The engineers decided to pultrude the fiberglass to improve the strength of the structure.

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Conversation

Have you heard about the process they use to pultrude materials for construction?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they create strong composites.

I find it amazing how they draw those fibers through a heated die.

Definitely! It really shows the innovation in building materials.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pultrude is formed from "pul-" (from Latin "pulvis", meaning dust or powder) and "trudere" (meaning to push or thrust). The word describes the process of pushing or forcing a material through a die to create a specific shape, often involving powdered materials.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dust' ('pulvis') being 'pushed' ('trudere') through a mold to form a specific shape, which helps you remember that 'pultrude' means to push a material into a desired form.

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