Keevitatud

Keevitatud is the Estonian adjective and past participle meaning “welded.” It is formed from the verb keevitada (to weld) and describes metal parts, joints, or structures that have been joined by welding. In technical language, keevitatud distinguishes welded components from those joined by bolts, rivets, soldering, or adhesives.

Linguistic notes: Keevitatud is the past passive participle and is used both attributively and predicatively. Examples include “keevitatud ühendus” (a welded joint) or “konstruktsioon on keevitatud” (the structure is welded). It is common in compound noun forms such as “keevitatud detail” (welded part) or “keevitatud raam” (welded frame).

Usage and significance: The designation keevitatud appears routinely in steel fabrication, construction, shipbuilding, and piping, where welding is a primary joining method. Describing a component as keevitatud signals the need for appropriate welding procedures and inspection to ensure joint quality and structural integrity. Welded assemblies are often specified with acceptance criteria and nondestructive testing requirements in technical drawings and specifications.

Relation to related terms: “Keemitus” is unrelated; related terms include keevitus, meaning welding as a process, and keevitatav, meaning weldable. Keevitatud thus represents the product or result of the welding process—the welded state of a component or structure.