Conradson carbon test

noun

Con·​rad·​son carbon test

¦känrədsən-

: a determination of the weight of carbon residue of an oil (as a lubricating oil) obtained on evaporation to dryness in a closed vessel

Word History

Etymology

after Dr. Pontus H. Conradson, 20th century scientist, its inventor

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