Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desilver

verb
dɪˈsɪlvər
Definition
To remove silver from a material or object.
Examples
  • The miners worked diligently to desilver the extracted ore.
  • To desilver the cutlery, they used a special chemical solution.
Meaning
The process of taking silver out, often from ores or various compounds.
Synonyms
  • Refine
  • Extract
  • Deplete