Definition of tailings Tailings
/tejˈlɪŋz/ - [teylingz] - tail•ings
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tailings
(a) In high speed transmission of telegraph signals by the automatic system, the definiteness of the signal marks is sometimes interfered with by retardation. Wrong marks are thus produced called tailings.(b) The prolongation of the current at the distant receiving station of a telegraph line due to the discharge of the line and to self-induction.Synonyms--Tailing--Tailing Current.Tamidine. Reduced nitro-cellulose. Nitro-cellulose is dissolved in a proper solvent and is obtained by evaporation as a translucent solid mass. By ammonium sulphide or other reagent it is reduced so as to be virtually cellulose. It is cut into shape for filaments of incandescent lamps, which shapes are carbonized and flashed.
