Glover's tower en · NOUN
Etymology
Invented in 1859 by John Glover.
Meanings
- A large tower or chamber used in the manufacture of sulfuric acid, to condense the crude acid and to deliver concentrated acid charged with nitrous fumes. These fumes, as a catalyst, effect the conversion of sulfurous to sulfuric acid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glover's towers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |