Meanings
proper nounthe Acheson process
- 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.
Origin
Invented by Edward Goodrich Acheson and patented by him in 1896.
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Acheson process. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Acheson%20process
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Chicago
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