assay
Pronunciation: [əˈseɪ]
Word
Context: “science”
(verb) to test or analyze a substance to find out what it contains or how much of something is in it. This is often done in labs when scientists want to know about materials.
Example
The chemist will assay the new samples to see if they have the right ingredients.
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She didn't assay the water, so we don't know if it's safe to drink.
Example
Can you assay the soil to check for any harmful chemicals?
Context: “science”
(noun) an examination or test of a material to find out its composition or quality, like when scientists check a sample to determine its parts.
Example
The assay showed that the mineral had a high gold content.
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The assay results were disappointing, as there was less silver than expected.
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What do the assay results tell us about the soil quality?
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