单词 | assay |
释义 | assay n. & v. --n   1. the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality.   2. Chem. etc. the determination of the content or strength of a substance. --v   1. tr. make an assay of (a metal or ore).   2. tr. Chem. etc. perform a concentration on (a substance).   3. tr. show (content) on being assayed.   4. intr. make an assay.   5. tr. archaic attempt. Phrases and idioms Assay Office an establishment which awards hallmarks. Derivatives assayer n. Etymology: ME f. OF assaier, assai, var. of essayer, essai: see ESSAY |
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