01 A Bessemer or open-hearth steel-making process in which a lining that is basic, or not siliceous, is used, and additions of basic material …
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A Bessemer or open-hearth steel-making process in which a lining that is basic, or not siliceous, is used, and additions of basic material are made to the molten charge during treatment. Opposed to acid process, above. Called also Thomas process.(Iron Metal.) Also: Thomas process