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afterblow

noun
af·​ter·​blow | \ ˈaf-tər-ˌblō\

Definition of afterblow

: the continuation of the blow after the complete oxidation of the carbon in the Bessemer process in order to oxidize and separate the phosphorus

First Known Use of afterblow

1879, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for afterblow

after- + blow entry 2

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