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Placer (Noun)

Meaning

An alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

  • The gold rush brought many prospectors to the area in search of a placer containing valuable nuggets and dust.
  • The placer, located near the river, had been mined extensively in the late 19th century, yielding large quantities of gold and silver.
  • Geologists often use heavy minerals to identify the source and potential of a placer deposit.
  • Extracting valuable minerals from a placer typically requires specialized equipment and techniques due to the often-worn-down state of the mineral particles.
  • Environmental regulations govern the removal of a placer, protecting water sources and natural habitats from damage caused by mining operations.

Hypernyms

  • Alluvial Deposit
  • Alluvion
  • Alluvium
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