GANNISTERS

Noun

gannisters

plural of gannister

Source: Wiktionary


GANNISTER

Gan"is*ter, Gan"nis*ter, n. (Mech.)

Definition: A refractory material consisting of crushed or ground siliceous stone, mixed with fire clay; -- used for lining Bessemer converters; also used for macadamizing roads.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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