SMELTED Meaning and
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Smelted is a past tense verb, derived from the word "smelt", and refers to the process of extracting a metal from its ore by heating and melting it in a smelting furnace. This mechanical and chemical procedure is commonly employed to obtain metals such as iron, copper, silver, gold, and lead, among others, from naturally occurring minerals.
The smelting process begins by crushing and grinding the raw ore into a fine powder, to increase its surface area and facilitate subsequent reactions. The powdered ore is then heated to a high temperature in a smelting furnace, typically using the heat generated by burning coal or other fossil fuels. The heat causes the ore to melt and separate into two components: the molten metal, which possesses the desired properties, and the impurities or waste materials, known as slag, which rise to the surface and are subsequently removed.
Smelting is a complex operation that requires careful control of temperature, chemical composition, and other factors to ensure the production of high-quality metal. This process is widely employed in the metallurgical industry, with different variations and techniques utilized depending on the specific ore and metal being processed. Smelted metals possess enhanced purity, strength, and malleability, making them suitable for various industrial and commercial applications, including manufacturing, construction, and electronics.
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Etymology of SMELTED
The word "smelted" has its origins in the Middle English term "smelten", which can be traced back to the Old English word "smeltan". This Old English term meant "to melt, fuse or dissolve", and it can be connected to the Proto-Germanic word "smeltijaną". The Proto-Germanic word is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "smel-", meaning "to smolder, burn slowly". The word "smelten" eventually evolved into "smelt" in Middle English and later into "smelted" in Modern English, specifically used to describe the process of extracting metal from ore by melting and refining it.
Conjugate verb Smelted
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