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gangue

Pronunciation: /gaŋ/
Definition of gangue

noun

[mass noun]
  • the commercially valueless material in which ore is found: good ore with some gangue or rock adhering

Origin:

early 19th century: from French, from German Gang 'course, lode'; related to gang1

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