scorifiern.
/ˈskɔːrɪfʌɪə/ A vessel of fire-clay used in the process of the purification of metals in assaying.
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1758 A. Reid tr. P. J. Macquer Elements Theory & Pract. Chym. I. 177 These vessels are called Tests, or Scorifiers: they are scarce ever used but in the Docimastic art, that is, in making small Assays of ores.
1861 J. Percy Metall.: Fuel 456 Scorifiers or roasting dishes.
1881 Metal World No. 6. 83 The scorifier must be large enough to admit the charge without filling it.
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