Слово встречается в следующем контексте:The methodology used in the production of the fused-bead is not standard and neither is the appearance of the fused-bead.

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Due to the analytical inconsistency found in some results, it is convenient to have the
measuring programs for the slurry and for the clinker with the two sample preparation
techniques, the pressed tablet and the fused-bead. This would allow a control of the
chemical compositions anytime during the shift and it will also allow to have a
correlation between slurry and clinker, for the first time, under the same analytical
technique.
Additional measuring programs fo