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prill

Pronunciation: /prɪl/

Definition of prill

noun

  • a pellet or solid globule of a substance formed by the congealing of a liquid during an industrial process: the consistency of fertilizer prills has a major effect on nitrogen application

Derivatives

prilled

adjective

Origin:

late 18th century (as a term in copper mining, denoting rich copper ore remaining after removal of low-grade material): of unknown origin

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