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Cupellation

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Translation of "cupellation" into Russian

cupellation
Noun
raiting
cupellation
cupellations pl
купелляция
Cupellation is a refining process in metallurgy.
Купелляция — это процесс очистки в металлургии.

Definitions

cupellation
Noun
raiting
A refining process in metallurgy where ores or alloyed metals are treated under high temperatures and controlled operations to separate noble metals, like gold and silver, from base metals.
The ancient process of cupellation was used to extract silver from lead ores.
cupellation
Adjective
raiting
Relating to or used in the process of cupellation.
The laboratory installed a new cupellation furnace for precious-metal assays.

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