noun
anode slime
Technical term in metallurgy and electrochemistry; refers to the insoluble residue that collects on the anode during electrolytic refining of metals.
銅の電解精錬では、アノードスライムから金や銀が回収される。
In copper electrolytic refining, gold and silver are recovered from the anode slime.
Variant with interpunct, sometimes used for clarity in technical writing.
Loanword from English 'anode slime'.