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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | An archaic name for fused [ | + | An archaic name for fused [[silver nitrate]]. The caustic metal salt was used for cauterizing wounds, silvering mirrors and for silver plating. |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 | * Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 | ||
Latest revision as of 16:27, 7 September 2022
Description
An archaic name for fused Silver nitrate. The caustic metal salt was used for cauterizing wounds, silvering mirrors and for silver plating.
Resources and Citations
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985