[Antedating] of "Cold Fusion"

[Fred Shapiro]

cold fusion (OED 1982)

[1759 _Philosophical Transactions_ 51: 294 (JSTOR)  I have been more
particular in the examination of some of the foregoing facts, as they seem
to contradict an opinion generally received, that the solution of metals
by lightning is effected by a kind of cold fusion.]

Fred Shapiro


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