screenings

/ (ˈskriːnɪŋz) /


pl n
  1. refuse separated by sifting

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How to use screenings in a sentence

  • This finely broken material, usually called screenings, is essential to the construction of the water-bound type of surface.

  • The bonding material is the finer portion of the product of the crusher, which is called screenings.

  • The automobile traffic first brushes aside all of the screenings and smaller particles of rock, exposing the larger stones.

  • screenings having good bonding properties will also be required for the base course.

  • Water and binding material—stone screenings or good packing gravel—can be added if found necessary for proper consolidation.

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