Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The refining of a metal by mean's of electrolysis.
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- noun A process, similar to
electrowinning , for theremoval ofimpurities from ametal .
Etymologies
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Examples
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All involve closed fuel cycle, and three reprocessing routes were considered: advanced aqueous, oxide electrowinning and metal pyroprocessing (electrorefining).
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Electrolytic cells are used in electroplating, electrorefining, and even when recharging rechargeable
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'' 'Electrolytic' '' cells are used in electroplating, electrorefining, and even when recharging rechargeable [[batteries]]
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[5] Pure silver is retrieved from the fraction by a blend of smelting, and fire or electrorefining.
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Yes, the pyrometallurgical system of electrorefining in the Integral Fast Reactor mixes actinides in with plutonium in such a way that fuel is dangerous to handle and not suitable for bomb production.
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