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Definition of Ashing
1. Noun. (chemistry) An analytic procedure in which a sample is heated in a furnace to leave a residue of ash, either to determine the gross mineral content, or as a preparation for further analysis ¹
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Definition of Ashing
1. ash [v] - See also: ash
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ashing
Literary usage of Ashing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of the American Chemical Society by American Chemical Society (1908)
"LOSS OF PHOSPHORIC ACID IN ashing OF CEREALS. ... at which ashing of grain is
carried on, makes very little difference in the percentage of ash, ..."
2. The New England Gazetteer: Containing Descriptions of the States, Counties by John Hayward (1857)
"Incorporated, 180-J. The land in this town ie fertile | and well wooded. There are
sonic water privileges here, and excellent ashing. ..."
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