Associations to the word «Cupel»
Noun
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Wiktionary
CUPEL, noun. A small circular receptacle used in assaying gold or silver with lead.
CUPEL, verb. To refine by means of a cupel.
Dictionary definition
CUPEL, noun. A small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead.
Wise words
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