Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
decarburization .
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The first, obtained by the decarburation of the metal, gives natural or puddled steel; the second, produced by the carburation of the iron, gives steel of cementation.
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The first, obtained by the decarburation of the metal, gives natural or puddled steel; the second, produced by the carburation of the iron, gives steel of cementation.
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Complete decarburation was effected in half an hour.
James Nasmyth: Engineer, An Autobiography. Nasmyth, James 1885
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After giving an account of the true origin of his process, in which he had met with failures as well as successes, but at last recognised the decarburation of pig iron by atmospheric air, Sir Henry proceeds to say:
James Nasmyth: Engineer, An Autobiography. Nasmyth, James 1885
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