scorifiers

/ˈskɔrəˌfaɪərz/
noun
  1. Plural of scorifier; containers used in laboratories to heat and separate metals from impurities.
    • The museum displayed ancient scorifiers used by early metallurgists.
    • Scorifiers must be made of heat-resistant material to withstand high temperatures.
    • The lab ordered a set of new scorifiers for the upcoming experiments.
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