cupel

[US]/ˈkjuːpəl/
[UK]/ˈkjuːpəl/

Translation

n.a crucible used for refining precious metals; a cupel used in assaying
vt.to refine metals using a cupel; to assay using a cupel
Word Forms
Pluralcupels

Phrases & Collocations

gold cupel

silver cupel

cupel process

cupel assay

lead cupel

cupel melting

cupel furnace

cupel material

cupel reaction

cupel sample

Example Sentences

he used a cupel to refine the precious metal.

the cupel was heated to separate the impurities.

after the process, the cupel contained pure silver.

she carefully placed the sample in the cupel.

the cupel method is commonly used in metallurgy.

he learned how to use a cupel in his chemistry class.

using a cupel can enhance the purity of the metal.

the ancient alchemists often relied on cupels.

he watched as the molten metal was poured into the cupel.

after cooling, the cupel revealed the refined gold.

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