Beilbyn.
/ˈbeɪlbi/ Beilby layer n. Metallurgy (see quot. 1958).
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1930 N. K. Adam Physics & Chem. of Surfaces vi. 172 The mechanical processes of grinding always result in the formation of a certain amount of the amorphous ‘Beilby’ layer which is obtained by polishing.
1937 Ann. Reg. 1936 63 Electron diffraction examination of engine cylinders showed that a substantial Beilby layer is formed by the ‘running in’ process.
1958 A. D. Merriman Dict. Metall. 16/2 Beilby Layer. Beilby's experiments led him to conclude that the action of polishing a metal surface caused the surface layer to flow like a liquid and then to solidify without recrystallisation, forming an amorphous layer.
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n.1930- to scrape a person through
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