Chapter 18 Flashcards
1
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Definition of wax pattern
A
duplicate of the restoration carved in wax
2
Q
Definition of melting range
A
range of melting points of the individual components of wax
3
Q
Definition of flow
A
movement of wax as it approaches the melting range
4
Q
Definition of excess residue
A
wax film that remains on an object after the wax is removed
5
Q
Definition of lost wax technique
A
procedure for fabricating a metal restoration by encasing the wax pattern in stone and then vaporizing the wax under high temperatures to leave an empty impression space once occupied by the wax
