ASSAYER

assayer

(noun) an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

assayer (plural assayers)

One who assays, or performs chemical tests on metals.

Anagrams

• reassay

Source: Wiktionary


As*say"er, n.

Definition: One who assays. Specifically: One who examines metallic ores or compounds, for the purpose of determining the amount of any particular metal in the same, especially of gold or silver.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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