Schlich
Pronunciation : Schlich
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [G.; akin to LG. slik mud, D. slijk, MHG. sl.] (Metal.)
Definition : Defn: The finer portion of a crushed ore, as of gold, lead, or tin, separated by the water in certain wet processes. [Written also slich, slick.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913