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noncoring

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English

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Etymology

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From non- +‎ coring.

Adjective

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noncoring (not comparable)

  1. Not coring.
    • 1968, United States. Bureau of Mines, Report of Research and Technologic Work on Explosives, Explosions, and Flames, page 41:
      Two basic types of diamond drilling are coring and noncoring.
    • 2014, Sharon M. Weinstein, Mary E. Hagle, Plumer's Principles and Practice of Infusion Therapy, page 364:
      Implanted ports or implanted pumps must be accessed only by noncoring needles. [] A noncoring needle has an angled or deflected point that slices the septum on entry.