Crossword-Solution: SCORIFY
Dictionary
| Word | Word Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Scorify | v. t. | To reduce to scoria or slag; specifically, in assaying, to fuse so as to separate the gangue and earthy material, with borax, lead, soda, etc., thus leaving the gold and silver in a lead button; hence, to separate from, or by means of, a slag. |
We have 1 clue for the answer “SCORIFY”
| Clue | Answers |
|---|---|
| Reduce to slag | 1 answer |
✏️ Suggest another clue
Know another question for crossword solution "SCORIFY"? Please add your clue to the biggest crossword databank now!
Intuitively work out
?
D
?
I
?
V
?
I
?
N
?
E
Hint 1 meaning
Godlike; heavenly; excellent in the highest degree;
supremely admirable; apparently above what is human. In this
application, the word admits of comparison; as, the divinest mind. Sir
J. Davies.
Hint 2 anagram
VNEIID
Hint 3 another clue
"Delicious!"
7 +1
New Suggestion for "SCORIFY"
Related word tools
Sentences with SCORIFY (3)
When the cupel shows signs of the presence of these metals in objectionable quantity, it is well to repeat the assay and scorify so as to remove them before cupellation.
Scorify, clean the slag by adding anthracite after the "eye" has closed in: cupel the button of lead.
See Scorify.] (Chem.) Defn: The act, process, or result of scorifying, or reducing to a slag; hence, the separation from earthy matter by means of a slag; as, the scorification of ores.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: Boston Globe.
Used 1 time in crossword archives (1984).