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LAVAGE SLUICES [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
DEF

Washing auriferous earth through long races or boxes (sluices), provided with riffles and other gold-saving appliances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
CONT

Concentration de minéraux lourds et minerai par lavage au sluice.

CONT

Dans l'exploitation d'un placer, l'or est récupéré par le lavage au sluice des alluvions.

Key term(s)
  • lavage aux sluices

Spanish

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