cadwelding

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noun

A welding technique producing good electrical conducting welds by using a highly exothermic thermite reaction between copper oxide and a metal such as aluminium, which results in pure copper being deposited in the weld.

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Meanings

nouncadwelding (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA welding technique producing good electrical conducting welds by using a highly exothermic thermite reaction between copper oxide and a metal such as aluminium, which results in pure copper being deposited in the weld.

    3 CuO + 2 Al → 3 Cu + Al₂O₃

Origin

Perhaps Blend of Cadwell + welding, after Dr. Charles Cadwell.

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Chicago

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