(liǔ) - Matte — a metallic sulfide mixture, especially an

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Matte — a metallic sulfide mixture, especially an intermediate product in smelting copper, nickel, and other non-ferrous metals.

Matte — a metallic sulfide mixture, especially an

Usage highlights

Copper matteNickel matteMatte smeltingMatte convertingMatte gradeWhite metal

Synonyms

  • 冰铜copper matte (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Copper matte is produced during smelting (铜锍).
  • The process separates matte from slag (锍与炉渣分离).
  • Nickel matte is further processed (镍锍).
  • The converter produces white metal (白锍).

Collocations

  • Copper matte(铜锍)
  • Nickel matte(镍锍)
  • Matte smelting(锍熔炼)
  • Matte converting(锍吹炼)
  • Matte grade(锍品位)
  • White metal(白锍)

Idioms

  • No common idioms found for this technical term

Cultural background

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  • A specialized metallurgical term with no significant cultural symbolism.
  • Primarily used in industrial and scientific contexts related to metal extraction.
  • The character is modern and technical, lacking historical literary usage.

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