| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Explosive shattering | Mining | This method consists in soaking the ore thoroughly in water and then heating to 180 degrees C under a pressure of 150 psi (1.03 MPa). The pressure is then suddenly released, and the absorbed water is converted to steam, which shatters and liberates mineral particles without harmful overgrinding of the ore. (references) | |
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