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assaying

/æsˈeɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does assaying mean?

verb

The act of testing or analyzing the composition or quality of something, especially a metal or ore, by melting or dissolving it. The process of testing or determining the quality or value of something.

Example

"The assaying of the gold ore revealed a high concentration of precious metals."

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