assay
UK/ә'sei/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
A chemical analysis to determine the composition or quality of a substance, especially a metal or ore.
化验，分析；检验
v.
To analyze the composition or value of a substance; to attempt or try something.
化验，分析；尝试
Root Breakdown
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Common Collocations
- 1.chemical assay化学分析
- 2.assay results分析结果
- 3.assay test分析测试
Example Sentences
- 1.
The assay showed the ore contained gold.
- 2.
They assayed the water for purity.