Metal's purity test (5)

I believe the answer is:

assay

(Other definitions for assay that I've seen before include "Analyse to find the properties" , "Test(ing) of a substance, such as precious metal" , "Test the purity of metals" , "Analyse ore for metal content" , "Test ore for content" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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