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ver·neuil process
noun
or verneuil method \(ˈ)ver|nər-, -nə̄ē, F vernœœy\
Etymology: after A. V. L. Verneuil, 19th century French mineralogist
: a procedure for growing large crystals (as of sapphire, ruby, spinel, or rutile) by adding the powdered material to the top of a rod the end of which is maintained at or close to the melting point by a flame directed vertically downward upon it |