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Definition of argol in English: argolnoun ˈɑːɡ(ə)lˈɑrɡəl mass nounTartar obtained from wine fermentation. Example sentencesExamples - Potassium tartrate, the source of this white residue, is sometimes referred to as argol, or lees.
- In 1853 there was very little argol deposited; but the gross lees of the wine were in great demand, and sold for about 15 shillings per basket.
- In the casting experiments, three fluxing agents were tested borax, pine resin and a mixture of table salt and burnt argol.
Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French argoile, of unknown origin. Definition of argol in US English: argolnounˈɑrɡəlˈärɡəl Tartar obtained from wine fermentation. Example sentencesExamples - In the casting experiments, three fluxing agents were tested borax, pine resin and a mixture of table salt and burnt argol.
- Potassium tartrate, the source of this white residue, is sometimes referred to as argol, or lees.
- In 1853 there was very little argol deposited; but the gross lees of the wine were in great demand, and sold for about 15 shillings per basket.
Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French argoile, of unknown origin. |