scorification en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English scoria Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -ficātiō Old French -ificationbor. Middle English -ificacioun English -ification English scorification From scoria + -ification.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The reduction of an ore to scoria, especially as a means of refining or assay.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scorifications | Number=Plur | lexicographic |