# Thomson process

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A process of electric welding in which heat is developed by a large current passing through the metal.

## Etymology
Named after Elihu Thomson, American inventor.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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