inquartation
[ in-kwawr-tey-shuh n ]
/ ˌɪn kwɔrˈteɪ ʃən /
noun
(in assaying) the addition of silver to a gold-silver alloy in order to facilitate the parting of the gold by nitric acid.
Nearby words
input, input device, input-output analysis, input/output, inqilab, inquartation, inquest, inquiet, inquietude, inquiline, inquire
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