Cupel

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkjuːpÉ™l/

Alternative forms

• copel obsolete
• coppel obsolete

Origin

From French coupelle, mediaeval Latin cupella, diminutive of cupa ‘cask’.

Full definition of cupel

Noun

1. A small circular receptacle used in assaying gold or silver with lead.

Derived terms

• cupellation

Verb

1. To refine by means of a cupel.