Pattinson's process en · PROPN
Etymology
Invented in 1833 by Hugh Lee Pattinson, an English metallurgist.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattinson process | alternative | lexicographic |