PATTINSON'S PROCESS
\pˈatɪnsənz pɹˈə͡ʊsɛs], \pˈatɪnsənz pɹˈəʊsɛs], \p_ˈa_t_ɪ_n_s_ə_n_z p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_s_ɛ_s]\
Definitions of PATTINSON'S PROCESS
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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 lad. The processwas invented in 1833 by Hugh Lee Pattinson, an English metallurgist.
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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 lad. The processwas invented in 1833 by Hugh Lee Pattinson, an English metallurgist.
By Noah Webster.
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