English Explanatory Dictionary

docimasy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The art by which the nature and proportions of an ore are determined; assaying.
  2. The examination of poisons.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɒsɪməsi/

Word forms

docimasy docimasies docimacy docimasia docimastics

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek δοκιμασία (dokimasía, “examination”).

Synonyms

docimastics

Related words

docimastic pulmonary docimasia
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