scorify

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scorify - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Scorify \Sco"ri*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scorified; p. pr. &
     vb. n. Scorifying.] [Scoria + -fy: cf. F. scorifier.]
     (Chem.)
     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.
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