Bower-Barff process

noun

Bow·​er-Barff process

ˈbau̇(ə)r¦bärf-

: a process for producing upon iron or steel an adhering coating of iron oxides to resist atmospheric corrosion

Word History

Etymology

after George and A.S.Bower and F.S.Barff, 19th century American engineers

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