| eliquation | <chemistry> The process of separating a fusible substance from one less fusible, by means of a degree of heat sufficient to melt the one and not the other, as an alloy of copper and lead; liquation. Origin: L. Eliquatio, fr. Eliquare to clarify, strain; e + liquare to make liquid, melt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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