Test one's metal? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 25, 2016 · 10-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 25, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 25, 2016 · 10-Across · 5 letters
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a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
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