docimasy

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek [Term?] (“examination”), from [Term?] (“to test”).

Noun

docimasy (uncountable)

(dated) The art by which the nature and proportions of an ore are determined; assaying.
Synonym: docimastics
(dated) The examination of poisons.

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