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assay

Pronunciation: [əˈseɪ]

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Learn how to use assay in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

Example

What do the assay results tell us about the soil quality?

How to pronounce assay

Pronunciation: [əˈseɪ]

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