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Record 1 2000-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Coal Preparation
CONT

Coal available for mining minus mining losses minus washing losses equals recoverable resources ... Washing losses do not exist everywhere - that is to say, not all mines wash their coal. ... washing coal involves moderate losses ...

OBS

washing losses: term rarely used in the singular (washing loss).

Key term(s)
  • washing loss

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Préparation des charbons
OBS

pertes au lavage : terme rarement utilisé au singulier (perte au lavage).

Key term(s)
  • perte au lavage

Spanish

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