FULGURATION
\fˌʊlɡjʊɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \fˌʊlɡjʊɹˈeɪʃən], \f_ˌʊ_l_ɡ_j_ʊ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The sudden brightening of a fused globule of gold or silver, when the last film of the oxide of lead or copper leaves its surface; - also called blick.
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The sudden brightening of a fused globule of gold or silver, when the last film of the oxide of lead or copper leaves its surface; - also called blick.
By Noah Webster.
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The act of lightening, or flashing with light: in assaying, the sudden brightening of the melted globules of gold and silver in the cupel of the assayer, when the last film of vitreous lead or copper leaves their surface.
By Daniel Lyons
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.