What's the difference between scoria and scorifier?

Scoria


Definition:

  • (n.) The recrement of metals in fusion, or the slag rejected after the reduction of metallic ores; dross.
  • (n.) Cellular slaggy lava; volcanic cinders.

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  • (1) Scoria (volcanic cinder) was most effective in excluding roots of crested wheatgrass and streambank wheatgrass.

Scorifier


Definition:

  • (n.) One who, or that which, scorifies; specifically, a small flat bowl-shaped cup used in the first heating in assaying, to remove the earth and gangue, and to concentrate the gold and silver in a lead button.

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