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From this reading American ash in 1-1/2 pt. of water.
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From this reading American ash in 1-1/2 pt. of water.
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From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
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From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
adheringverbUS /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
anew
From this reading Do not touch the work with the hands again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading American ash in 1-1/2 pt. of water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading American ash in 1-1/2 pt. of water.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
dissolvingnounUS /dɪˈzɔːlvɪŋ/
the process of going into solution
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not touch the work with the hands again.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
electroplatenounUS /ˌɪˈlektrəpleɪt/
any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
ElectroplatingverbUS /ˌɪˈlektrəpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “electroplate” — coat with metal by electrolysis
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Do not touch the work with the hands again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not touch the work with the hands again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
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From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
platedverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪd/
past form of “plate” — coat with a layer of metal
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
potashnounUS /ˈpɑːtæʃ/
a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
ptnoun
a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
From this reading American ash in 1-1/2 pt. of water.
pumicenounUS /ˈpʌməs/
a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
roughenverb
make rough or rougher
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then polish the articles and rub them over with a cloth and fine pumice powder, to roughen the surface slightly.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Do not touch the work with the hands again.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Finally, to remove all traces of grease, dip the articles to be plated in a boiling potash solution made by dissolving 4 oz.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading American ash in 1-1/2 pt. of water.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ** Easy Method of Electroplating [88] Before proceeding to electroplate with copper, silver or other metal, clean the articles thoroughly, as the least spot of grease or dirt will prevent the deposit from adhering.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Do not touch the work with the hands again.
