prill

Definitions


[prɪl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a pellet or solid globule of a substance formed by the congealing of a liquid during an industrial process
(e.g: the consistency of fertilizer prills has a major effect on nitrogen application)


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Origin:
late 18th century (as a term in copper mining, denoting rich copper ore remaining after removal of low-grade material): of unknown origin




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