prill

Aug. 22nd, 2006 07:17 am
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prill - n., an aggregate solid in the form of small pellets. v., to convert into small pellets, usually by forming into drops in a spray and allowing the drops to solidify.


That is, by liquefying it first. Things like fertilizers are typically manufactured as prill. Word origin unknown.

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