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loading [′lōd·iŋ]

(chemical engineering)

Condition of vapor overcapacity in a liquid-vapor-contact tower, in which rising vapor lifts or holds falling liquid.

(electricity)

The addition of inductance to a transmission line to improve its transmission characteristics throughout a given frequency band. Also known as electrical loading.

(engineering)

Buildup on a cutting tool of the material removed in cutting.

Filling the pores of a grinding wheel with material removed in the grinding process.

(engineering acoustics)

Placing material at the front or rear of a loudspeaker to change its acoustic impedance and thereby alter its radiation.

(fluid mechanics)

The relative concentration of particles in a flowing fluid.

In particular, the ratio of particle mass flow to fluid mass flow.

(metallurgy)

Filling of a die cavity with powdered metal.

(nucleonics)

Placing fuel in a nuclear reactor.