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ferrosilicon

[ fer-oh-sil-i-kuhn, -kon ]

noun

  1. a ferroalloy containing up to 95 percent silicon.


ferrosilicon

/ ˌɛəʊˈɪɪə /

noun

  1. an alloy of iron and silicon, used in making cast iron and steel
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of ferrosilicon1

First recorded in 1880–85; ferro- + silicon
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Despite generating clean geothermal energy and hydropower, major industries including aluminum and ferrosilicon production also produce a third of Iceland’s carbon dioxide.

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It would feel the effect of its removal in various sectors, but most notable would be the effects on producers of ferrosilicon, ferrochromium, articles of chromium, various articles of aluminum, refined lead, pneumatic radial tires of rubber and wheat gluten, which are the goods occupying the top spots by value in the list of Russian goods exported under the scheme in 2012 and 2013.

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The cargo included four containers of ferrosilicon, a solid substance that can be hazardous when in contact with water and can emit hydrogen, the agency said.

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The cargo on the 32-year-old, Liberian-flagged ship includes four containers of ferrosilicon, a solid substance that can be hazardous when in contact with water and can emit hydrogen, according to the agency.

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The cargo on the 32-year-old, Liberian-flagged Rena includes four containers of ferrosilicon, a solid substance that can be hazardous when in contact with water and can emit hydrogen, according to the agency.

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