Assayer (Noun)
Meaning
An analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The assayer carefully examined the sample of ore to determine its gold content.
- As an experienced assayer, she was able to identify the presence of impurities in the metal alloy.
- The mining company hired a skilled assayer to analyze the quality of the extracted minerals.
- The assayer's report revealed that the silver ore was of higher purity than initially thought.
- After years of working as an assayer, he developed a keen eye for detecting even the slightest variations in metal composition.