docimasy

noun — 2 senses

docimasy

noun

/ˈdɒsɪməsi/

Etymology Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek δοκιμασία (dokimasía, “examination”).

1

Dated, Usually The art by which the nature and proportions of an ore are determined; assaying.

2

Dated, Usually The examination of poisons.

Related terms
docimastic, pulmonary docimasia

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