How Do You Spell SCORIFY?

Pronunciation: [skˈɔːɹɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "Scorify" is pronounced /ˈskɔːrɪfʌɪ/ and refers to the process of purifying an ore or metal by heating it with a flux until it melts and the impurities rise to the surface and are removed. The spelling of the word can be broken down into its phonetic components: "sc" representing the /sk/ sound, "or" representing the /ɔː/ sound, "if" representing the /ɪf/ sound, and "y" representing the /ʌɪ/ sound. The word is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is often used in scientific or metallurgical contexts.

SCORIFY Meaning and Definition

  1. Scorify is a verb that refers to the process of converting a substance into a scoria-like or slag-like consistency by subjecting it to intense heat. The term is commonly used in the field of metallurgy, particularly in the extraction and refining of metal ores.

    When a substance is scorified, it undergoes a transformation through strong heating, usually in the presence of a fluxing agent, such as a mineral or chemical compound that assists in the separation of impurities. This process causes the impurities to rise to the surface and form a slag, which can be easily separated from the desired component.

    Scorification is often employed in the analysis and purification of ores to remove unwanted elements or compounds, and to obtain a purer form of the desired metal. The method can be performed in a scorification dish or crucible, placed in a high-temperature furnace or kiln. The substance is heated until it reaches its molten state, allowing the impurities to be oxidized and float to the surface.

    The term 'scorify' originated from the Latin word 'scoria' which means 'cinder' or 'slag'. It is frequently used in scientific literature, experimental procedures, and discussions related to metallurgical practices. Scorification is an essential process in the production of various metals, including gold, silver, copper, and iron, as it helps remove impurities and improve the overall quality and purity of the final product.

  2. To reduce to scoria or dross.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SCORIFY

Etymology of SCORIFY

The word "scorify" originated from the Latin term "scorificare", which is a fusion of two Latin words: "scoria" meaning "dross" or "slag", and "facere" meaning "to make". "Scorify" was first recorded in English in the late 17th century and is commonly used in scientific contexts, particularly in metallurgy. It refers to the process of purifying ores or metals by heating them to remove impurities and creating slag or dross as a byproduct.

Conjugate verb Scorify

CONDITIONAL

I would scorify
you would scorify
he/she/it would scorify
we would scorify
they would scorify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be scorifying
you would be scorifying
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we would be scorifying
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have scorify
you would have scorify
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they would have scorify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been scorifying
you would have been scorifying
he/she/it would have been scorifying
we would have been scorifying
they would have been scorifying

FUTURE

I will scorify
you will scorify
he/she/it will scorify
we will scorify
they will scorify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be scorifying
you will be scorifying
he/she/it will be scorifying
we will be scorifying
they will be scorifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have scorified
you will have scorified
he/she/it will have scorified
we will have scorified
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been scorifying
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we will have been scorifying
they will have been scorifying

IMPERATIVE

you scorify
we let´s scorify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to scorify

PAST

I scorified
you scorified
he/she/it scorified
we scorified
they scorified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was scorifying
you were scorifying
he/she/it was scorifying
we were scorifying
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PAST PARTICIPLE

scorified

PAST PERFECT

I had scorified
you had scorified
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we had scorified
they had scorified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been scorifying
you had been scorifying
he/she/it had been scorifying
we had been scorifying
they had been scorifying

PRESENT

I scorify
you scorify
he/she/it scorifies
we scorify
they scorify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am scorifying
you are scorifying
he/she/it is scorifying
we are scorifying
they are scorifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

scorifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have scorified
you have scorified
he/she/it has scorified
we have scorified
they have scorified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been scorifying
you have been scorifying
he/she/it has been scorifying
we have been scorifying
they have been scorifying

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