diamantiferous
[ dahy-uh-man-tif-er-uh s ]
/ ˌdaɪ ə mænˈtɪf ər əs /
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adjective Mining.
Nearby words
- diam.,
- diamagnet,
- diamagnetic,
- diamagnetism,
- diamante,
- diamantina,
- diamantine,
- diamanté,
- diameter,
- diametral
Origin of diamantiferous
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Examples from the Web for diamantiferous
He encouraged the workings at Jagersfontein, and he also called attention to the diamantiferous neck at Kimberley.
It is noticeable that the walls are not of the formation which is diamantiferous.
The Jenolan Caves|Samuel CookA screen, or cylinder wash mill and elevator, were used for dealing with the diamantiferous soil, and were described.