Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
Acendrar
English translation:
cupellation//refine in a cupel
Added to glossary by
bigedsenior
Feb 8, 2007 17:06
17 yrs ago
Spanish term
Acendrar
Spanish to English
Tech/Engineering
Mining & Minerals / Gems
Mexico
From a glossary of gold/silversmithing terms.
Acendrar. Depurar, purificar en la cendra los metales por la acción del fuego.
Acendrar. Depurar, purificar en la cendra los metales por la acción del fuego.
Proposed translations
(English)
5 | cupellation//refine in a cupel | bigedsenior |
3 +1 | to purify, to free from blemish; to refine | Ross Andrew Parker |
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cupellation//refine in a cupel
Cupelling is one way of refining metals. The material that composes the cupel assists in the refinement process. The text specifically mentions 'cendra' (cupel).
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/129638
Ordinary silver is treated by cupellation, which involves mixing the silver with ... In some cases, cupellation is used today to refine gold ore. ...beliefnet.com/study_groups/studygroup_message_list.asp?
To refine, as gold or silver, in a test, or cupel; to subject to cupellation. ... gold or silver in a test, or cupel; cupellation. Testing machine (Engin. ...dict.die.net/testing - 5k - Cached - More from this site
Site Description: Site #35
Feature G in structure 3 - cupellation furnace. ... furnace of the type used today to refine silver ore, as well as a larger, double ...lamar.colostate.edu/~mvanbure/sitedescripsite35.htm - 12k - Cached - More from this site
tested - definition by dict.die.net
To refine, as gold or silver, in a test, or cupel; to subject to cupellation. ... Experience is the surest standard by which to test the real tendency of the ...dict.die.net/tested
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/129638
Ordinary silver is treated by cupellation, which involves mixing the silver with ... In some cases, cupellation is used today to refine gold ore. ...beliefnet.com/study_groups/studygroup_message_list.asp?
To refine, as gold or silver, in a test, or cupel; to subject to cupellation. ... gold or silver in a test, or cupel; cupellation. Testing machine (Engin. ...dict.die.net/testing - 5k - Cached - More from this site
Site Description: Site #35
Feature G in structure 3 - cupellation furnace. ... furnace of the type used today to refine silver ore, as well as a larger, double ...lamar.colostate.edu/~mvanbure/sitedescripsite35.htm - 12k - Cached - More from this site
tested - definition by dict.die.net
To refine, as gold or silver, in a test, or cupel; to subject to cupellation. ... Experience is the surest standard by which to test the real tendency of the ...dict.die.net/tested
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks very much, Ed!"
+1
12 mins
to purify, to free from blemish; to refine
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acendrar. to purify, to free from blemish; to refine. (metals) ... case or repository; esp. gold & silver buried. in the ground. wealth. TREASURY ...
www.lionsgrip.com/KVNValuePrinted.pdf - Similar pages
acendrar. to purify, to free from blemish; to refine. (metals) ... case or repository; esp. gold & silver buried. in the ground. wealth. TREASURY ...
www.lionsgrip.com/KVNValuePrinted.pdf - Similar pages
Note from asker:
Thank you, Ross--what an odd document at that link you gave me, but there's the info! |
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agree |
Vladimir Volovnyk (X)
: to refine
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