Smelt
Smelt (smɛlt)
Smelt is a common term used to refer to a family of small fish, the Osmeridae, found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The term can also refer to the process of extracting metal from its ore by heating and melting, a method commonly used in metallurgy.
Etymology
The term 'smelt' for the fish is derived from the Middle English 'smelt', which means 'smooth', in reference to the fish's smooth body. The term for the metallurgical process comes from the Middle English 'smelten', which means 'to melt or dissolve'.
Pronunciation
The word 'smelt' is pronounced as 'smɛlt'.
Related Terms
- Osmeridae: The family of small fish known as smelts.
- Metallurgy: The science of extracting metals from their ores and modifying the metals for use.
- Ore: A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably.
- Atlantic Ocean: The ocean where many species of smelts are found.
- Pacific Ocean: Another ocean where smelts are commonly found.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Smelt
- Wikipedia's article - Smelt
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