assay
US /æsˈeɪ/
UK /æsˈeɪ/
1.
Test
the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality.
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submission of plate for assay
1.
Test
determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore).
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the man who assayed gold was more than a technician
2.
Test
attempt.
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I assayed a little joke of mine on him