How Do You Spell BEADBLAST?

Pronunciation: [bˈiːdblast] (IPA)

"Beadblast" is a term used in the manufacturing and finishing industries to describe a specific type of abrasive blasting. The word is spelled with a "d" in the middle because it comes from the word "bead" and the past tense of "blast". The IPA phonetic transcription for "beadblast" is /biːd blæst/, with the stressed syllable being the first one. This process involves using small, spherical particles to clean or create a uniform finish on a surface, and is commonly used in metal fabrication.

BEADBLAST Meaning and Definition

  1. Beadblast is a verb that refers to the process of cleaning, finishing, or removing surface imperfections from an object using tiny, spherical particles, known as beads, propelled at high speed with the help of compressed air or other similar techniques. This technique is commonly used in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and construction.

    In the beadblast process, the beads are typically made of materials like glass, ceramic, plastic, or metal, and are selected based on the desired effect or the type of surface being treated. As the beads impact the surface being treated, they create a sandblasting effect, wearing away unwanted substances, corrosion, or old coatings.

    Beadblast not only helps in removing dirt, rust, or unwanted materials but also offers an effective method for achieving a uniform texture or finish on a variety of surfaces. The size, shape, and hardness of the beads used can be adjusted to produce different results, such as roughening a surface for better adhesion of paint or creating a smooth, polished finish.

    The beadblast process finds applications in various industries, including the preparation of metal surfaces prior to painting, removing scale or corrosion from machinery and equipment, and providing an aesthetically pleasing finish on materials like glass, ceramics, or metals. However, proper safety precautions should be followed while performing beadblast operations, including the use of protective gear like gloves, goggles, and masks to prevent inhalation of particles and protect against rebounding beads.

Etymology of BEADBLAST

The word "beadblast" is a compound term that combines the words "bead" and "blast".

The word "bead" originally comes from the Old English word "gebed", which meant "prayer". It later evolved to refer to prayers counted with beads, hence the association with a small spherical object.

The word "blast" comes from the Old English word "blǣst", meaning "a blowing or gust of wind". Over time, it expanded in meaning to refer to a strong gust of air or an explosion.

When combined, "beadblast" refers to a process in which small spherical abrasive particles are propelled at high speed with compressed air to clean, polish, or texture a surface. It is often used in various industries to remove contaminants or prepare surfaces for further treatment.

Conjugate verb Beadblast

CONDITIONAL

I would beadblast
you would beadblast
he/she/it would beadblast
we would beadblast
they would beadblast

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be beadblasting
you would be beadblasting
he/she/it would be beadblasting
we would be beadblasting
they would be beadblasting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have beadblast
you would have beadblast
he/she/it would have beadblast
we would have beadblast
they would have beadblast

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been beadblasting
you would have been beadblasting
he/she/it would have been beadblasting
we would have been beadblasting
they would have been beadblasting

FUTURE

I will beadblast
you will beadblast
he/she/it will beadblast
we will beadblast
they will beadblast

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be beadblasting
you will be beadblasting
he/she/it will be beadblasting
we will be beadblasting
they will be beadblasting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have beadblasted
you will have beadblasted
he/she/it will have beadblasted
we will have beadblasted
they will have beadblasted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been beadblasting
you will have been beadblasting
he/she/it will have been beadblasting
we will have been beadblasting
they will have been beadblasting

IMPERATIVE

you beadblast
we let´s beadblast

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to beadblast

PAST

I beadblasted
you beadblasted
he/she/it beadblasted
we beadblasted
they beadblasted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was beadblasting
you were beadblasting
he/she/it was beadblasting
we were beadblasting
they were beadblasting

PAST PARTICIPLE

beadblasted

PAST PERFECT

I had beadblasted
you had beadblasted
he/she/it had beadblasted
we had beadblasted
they had beadblasted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been beadblasting
you had been beadblasting
he/she/it had been beadblasting
we had been beadblasting
they had been beadblasting

PRESENT

I beadblast
you beadblast
he/she/it beadblasts
we beadblast
they beadblast

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am beadblasting
you are beadblasting
he/she/it is beadblasting
we are beadblasting
they are beadblasting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

beadblasting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have beadblasted
you have beadblasted
he/she/it has beadblasted
we have beadblasted
they have beadblasted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been beadblasting
you have been beadblasting
he/she/it has been beadblasting
we have been beadblasting
they have been beadblasting