fusibility
Americannoun
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the quality of being fusible or convertible from a solid to a liquid state by heat.
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the degree to which a substance is fusible.
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Etymology
Origin of fusibility
From the French word fusibilité, dating back to 1615–25. See fusible, -ity
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He enumerates various exterior characteristics, such as colour, tenacity, hardness, smoothness, density, fusibility, lustre, and transparence, and their quality of reproduction, and then proceeds to describe various substances, but usually omits his enumerated characteristics.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola
Fluorides generally are fusible, and impart fusibility to substances with which they form weak compounds.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
This is a preparation which I made for the purpose of proving the fusibility of platinum in a common candle.
From The Chemical History of a Candle by Sir William Crookes
They make use of a gray limestone, which is broke in the neighborhood, for promoting the fusibility of the ore; to that purpose they likewise employ a clay marl, which is found near this place.
From The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) by George Warburton
Imparts fusibility to clays, in nearly all of which it is present in varying proportions.Chrome,
From Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers by George J. Cox
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