liquation

/lɪˈkweɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of separating metals or other materials by melting, so that components with different melting points separate.
    • Scientists studied the liquation of alloys to understand their structure.
    • The factory improved its liquation technique to produce purer silver.
    • Liquation is used to refine lead by removing impurities.
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