[′kast·iŋ ‚shriŋ·kij] (metallurgy) Total reduction in volume of a casting due to partial reductions at each stage of solidification.Reduction in volume at each stage of solidification of a casting.
casting shrinkage
cast·ing shrink·age
(kast'ing shringk'ăj) Volumetric change of cast metal as it sets; counteracted by thermal and setting expansion of the investment material.