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Pot. 1.


Sugar.) A perforated hogshead in which crude sugar is placed for drainage of the molasses.


2. (Tinning.) a. A vessel filled with melted tallow in which the charcoal-iron plates are dipped before tinning. Grease-pot.

b. A bath used in the same work, known as a wash-pot.


3. (Founding.) A brass-founder's name for a crucible. Graphite pots are most generally in use.

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