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Washoe process

English edit

Etymology edit

From the Washoe district in Nevada.

Proper noun edit

Washoe process

  1. The process of treating silver ores by grinding in pans or tubs with the addition of mercury, and sometimes of chemicals such as blue vitriol and salt.
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