liquation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The partial melting of a mixture of metals or ores in order to separate components.

Pronunciation

/lɪˈkweɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

liquation liquations

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin liquātiō.

Synonyms

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