scorifier

noun

sco·​ri·​fi·​er

ˈskōrəˌfī(ə)r,

ˈskȯr-,

-īə

plural -s

1

: one that scorifies

2

: a furnace in which sweepings containing waste gold or silver are burnt preparatory to extracting the gold and silver

3

: a crucible (as of clay) for scorifying a metal

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