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melting loss

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melting loss [′melt·iŋ ‚lȯs]
(metallurgy)
Weight loss due to volatilization or oxidation during metal melting in a foundry.
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The cost of charge materials is virtually unaffected by overall yield because, apart from a small melting loss, one ton of charge materials is required for every ton of good castings sold.
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