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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The art by which the nature and proportions of an ore are determined; assaying. dated, uncountable, usually
2. 2
   The examination of poisons. dated, uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

acid testanatomyassaybreakdownbreakupcriterion

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek δοκιμασία (dokimasía, “examination”).

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