Definition
misassays
verb
- to assay (test or analyze) incorrectly or inaccurately
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'misassay'; technical; used in chemistry, metallurgy, and laboratory contexts
Examples
- The technician misassays the ore sample, leading to incorrect mineral content estimates.
- If the lab misassays the metal purity, the results will be unreliable.
- The chemist realized she misassays the compound's composition during the initial test.
- Poor calibration misassays the precious metal content in the alloy.
- The equipment misassays samples when not properly maintained.