docimasticadj.
/dɒsɪˈmastɪk/ Of or pertaining to docimasy; proving by experimental tests; spec. of or pertaining to the assay of metals.
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society > occupation and work > industry > working with specific materials > working with metal > [adjective] > testing
docimastic1758
1758 A. Reid tr. P. J. Macquer Elements Theory & Pract. Chym. I. 177 The Docimastic art..in making small Assays of ores.
1776 Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 66 266 Platina mixed with lead was put..in a docimastic furnace.
1802 R. Chenevix in Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 92 327 A revolution in docimastic chemistry.
1878 tr. Lacroix's Sc. & Lit. Mid. Ages 127 The chemical part..the docimastic part.
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