1. the process of separating metals by partial melting, where the more fusible metal melts and separates from the less fusible one
Usage: metallurgy; technical

Examples

• The ancient technique of liquation was used to separate silver from lead ore.
• Liquation involves heating the metal mixture until one component melts while the other remains solid.
• The metallurgist employed liquation to purify the copper from its alloy.
• Through liquation, the craftsman could extract pure tin from the mixed metals.
• The liquation process requires precise temperature control to achieve proper separation.