Acheson process

English

Etymology

Invented by Edward Goodrich Acheson and patented by him in 1896.

Proper noun

the Acheson process

  1. A method of synthesizing silicon carbide and graphite by heating a mixture of silicon dioxide and carbon in an iron bowl and using an electric current.
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