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词汇 Pattinson's process
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Definition of Pattinson's process in English:

Pattinson's process

(also Pattinson process)
noun ˈpatɪns(ə)nz ˌprəʊsɛs
Metallurgy historical
  • A process formerly used for desilverizing and purifying lead, in which the metal is repeatedly subjected to a cycle of melting, recrystallizing the purer lead, and separating the silver-rich alloy that is still fluid.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The North American Review. From genitive of the name of Hugh Lee Pattinson, English metallurgical chemist, who patented the process in 1833 (British Pat. 6497) + process. In some forms from Pattinson + process.

Definition of Pattinson's process in US English:

Pattinson's process

(also Pattinson process)
nounˈpatɪns(ə)nz ˌprəʊsɛs
Metallurgy historical
  • A process formerly used for desilverizing and purifying lead, in which the metal is repeatedly subjected to a cycle of melting, recrystallizing the purer lead, and separating the silver-rich alloy that is still fluid.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The North American Review. From genitive of the name of Hugh Lee Pattinson, English metallurgical chemist, who patented the process in 1833 ( Brit. Pat. 6497) + process. In some forms from Pattinson + process.

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