Veinstone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Veinstone is a noun meaning (geology, mining) Synonym of gangue.
Meaning
(geology, mining) Synonym of gangue.
Example Sentences
The effect of this mixture is to reduce the per centage of copper, which is further depressed by the impossibility of separating, even by the most perfect machinery, all the adherent rock and veinstone from the ore.
Word Forms
- veinstones
Synonyms for veinstone
Depending on context, synonyms include gangue.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gang, whinstone, veinstuff, gangue, crowstone, cornstone.
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