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Record 1 1993-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
DEF

The formation of a paste.

CONT

... of the caput mortem make a fixed salt, which mix with thrice as much clay; the impastation must take the form of small balls, which dry and distil in a retort. (The Book of Formulas, 17th century manuscript).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
DEF

Opération par laquelle on amène une substance à la consistance de pâte. (Dictionnaire universel de XIXe siècle, 1875).

Spanish

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