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slugging

[′sləg·iŋ]
(metallurgy)
Adding a separate piece of material to a weld joint, resulting in a joint which does not meet specifications.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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The place slugging is beneficial is with lead alloy bullets, especially those made yourself.
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