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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. |
== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
Revision as of 11:33, 21 January 2014
Description
An archaic name for fused Silver nitrate. The caustic metal salt was used for cauterizing wounds, silvering mirrors and for silver plating.
Authority
- 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