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Cupel

Description:

A cupel is a small, shallow, open dish made of bone ash, used in the laboratory for the combustion of metals. It is typically used to separate precious metals, such as gold or silver, from impurities through a process called cupellation.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A small, shallow dish made of bone ash, used in the laboratory for the combustion of metals.
2. A small circular piece of bone ash or other material used in the assaying of precious metals.

Usages and Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The chemist placed the gold sample in the cupel and heated it to high temperatures.

2. The cupel is an important tool in the process of determining the purity of precious metals.

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