Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c45.s1.10
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c45.s1.10
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v2.c45.s1.10
Two different procedures of quenching were described. *Abhiṣeka* meant pouring of water all around on a (molten) metal. Dipping of hot metal in liquid or water was known as *nirvāpa* or *svapana*: