1. the process of making wrought iron by heating and stirring molten pig iron to remove impurities
Usage: metallurgy
2. the formation of puddles or standing water

1. present participle of puddle: to form puddles or collect in small pools
2. present participle of puddle: to work iron by the puddling process
Usage: metallurgy

Examples

• The puddling process revolutionized iron production in the 19th century.
• Heavy rain caused puddling on the poorly drained road.
• Water was puddling in the low spots of the parking lot.
• The blacksmith learned the art of puddling from his master.
• Puddling requires careful temperature control and constant stirring.
• The puddling of rainwater created breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
• Workers spent hours puddling the molten iron to achieve the right quality.