drosser

/ˈdrɒsər/

Definitions

1. noun

One who removes dross or impurities from metal, especially gold or silver.

“The drosser spent hours carefully extracting the impurities from the melted gold.”

2. verb

To remove dross or impurities from metal, especially gold or silver.

“The process of drossing the metal was crucial to produce pure gold.”

Synonyms

  • purifier
  • refiner

Antonyms

  • impurement
  • taint