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inquartation

/in-kwawr-tey-shuhn/US // ˌɪn kwɔrˈteɪ ʃən //

审讯,询问,查询,调查

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the addition of silver to a gold-silver alloy in order to facilitate the parting of the gold by nitric acid.

Examples

  • The next operation in either case is parting either with or without a previous inquartation.