Hyphenation of assay

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word assay? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

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Definitions of assay:

1.	An appraisal of the state of affairs They made an assay of the contents A check on its dependability under stress
2.	A substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
3.	A written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
4.	A quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components Frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
5.	Analyze (chemical substances)
6.	Make an effort or attempt He tried to shake off his fears The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps The police attempted to stop the thief He sought to improve himself She always seeks to do good in the world

Synonyms of assay:

noun	check, appraisal, assessment
noun	substance, matter
noun	report, study, written report
noun	test, trial, run
verb	analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
verb	try, seek, attempt, essay, act, move

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