Blueings

/ˈbluːɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of blueing; multiple instances or applications of the blueing process on metal surfaces.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of 'blueing' (blue + ing + s).

Kelly Says

Historical gun collections show the evolution of blueing techniques—early blueings were unreliable, but by the 20th century, controlled blueing became an exact metallurgical science.

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