Gangue
Pronunciation : Gangue
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. gangue, fr. G. gang a metallic vein, a passage. See Gang, n.] (Mining)
Definition : Defn: The mineral or earthy substance associated with metallic ore.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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