shot sample

noun

A sample taken for assay from a molten metallic mass by pouring a portion into water to granulate it.

Meanings

nounshot sample (plural shot samples)

plural shot samples

  1. artsA sample taken for assay from a molten metallic mass by pouring a portion into water to granulate it.
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shot sample,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shot%20sample.

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