Definition of Scorify

1. 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.

Definition of Scorify

1. to reduce to scoria [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES]

Medical Definition of Scorify

1. 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. Origin: Scoria + -fy: cf. F. Scorifier. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scorify

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score out
score paper
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scoriaceous
scoriae
scorie
scorification
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scorify (current term)
scorify (current term)
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scoring
scorings
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scorning

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