ore dressing
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ore dressing
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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This whole subject of ore dressing is one of the most important questions connected with the future of mineral industry in America.
From The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 by Various
Milling may be either ore dressing or metallurgy.
From The Business of Mining A brief non-technical exposition of the principles involved in the profitable operation of mines by Arthur J. Hoskin
It is the foundation of the art of ore dressing, one of the most important parts of metallurgy.
From The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 by Various
Mr. A. G. Charleton, the eminent English mining engineer and author of numerous books, in discussing this question, writes, "Personally, I am of the opinion that ore dressing should be included in mining."
From The Business of Mining A brief non-technical exposition of the principles involved in the profitable operation of mines by Arthur J. Hoskin
The writer has consulted a number of authorities on mining lines to ascertain just what sort of a position to give to the practice of ore dressing.
From The Business of Mining A brief non-technical exposition of the principles involved in the profitable operation of mines by Arthur J. Hoskin
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