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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 44% | 3 | Rock from which a valuable metal or mineral, such as diamond or gold, can be extracted profitably; or, a poetic word for a precious metal | |
3 | 42% | 3 | Rock from which a valuable metal or mineral, such as diamond or gold, can be extracted profitably; or, a poetic word for a precious metal | |
Testing Of A Substance Such As Precious Metal Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ASSAY" which means:
- noun
- • An appraisal of the state of affairs
- • A substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
- • A written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
- • A quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc. verb
- • Analyze (chemical substances)
- • Make an effort or attempt
An example sentence would be:
- • "The scientist conducted an assay to determine the purity of the sample."
- • "The assay revealed high levels of contamination in the water sample."
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