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Of all the kinds termed fusile, that which is the densest and is formed out of the finest and most uniform parts is that most precious possession called gold, which is hardened by filtration through rock; this is unique in kind, and has both a glittering and a yellow colour.

—Timaeus

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adjective Archaic Formed by melting or casting.
adjective Archaic Capable of being fused; fusible.

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Of all the kinds termed fusile, that which is the densest and is formed out of the finest and most uniform parts is that most precious possession called gold, which is hardened by filtration through rock; this is unique in kind, and has both a glittering and a yellow colour. — Timaeus
And o'er the silver pours the fusile gold — The Odyssey
And the pale silver glows with fusile gold: — The Odyssey
The fusile silver and the ductile gold: — The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant
Water, again, is of two kinds, liquid and fusile. — Timaeus