scorify Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sco"ri*fy transitive verb

Etymology

Scoria + -fy: cf. F. scorifier.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Scorified ; present participle & verbal noun Scorifying

Definitions

1. (Chem.) To reduce to scoria or slag; specifically, in assaying, to fuse so as to separate the gangue and earthy material, with borax, lead, soda, etc., thus leaving the gold and silver in a lead button; hence, to separate from, or by means of, a slag.