English Explanatory Dictionary

Pattinson's process

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A process of desilverizing argentiferous lead by repeated meltings and skimmings, which concentrate the silver in the molten bath, the final skimmings being nearly pure lead.

Word forms

Pattinson's process Pattinson process

Etymology

Invented in 1833 by Hugh Lee Pattinson, an English metallurgist.

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