In extractive metallurgy of zinc, partial fusion of ZnO with coke is called $\_\_\_\_$ and reaction

Question

In extractive metallurgy of zinc, partial fusion of ZnO with coke is called $\_\_\_\_$ and reaction of the ore to the molten metal is called $\_\_\_\_$.

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

Partial fusion or agglomeration of the ore with coke is called sintering, while the actual high-temperature reduction to liquid metal is called smelting.