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Mineral Dressing

Description:

Mineral dressing, also known as ore dressing or mineral processing, refers to the process of separating valuable minerals from their ores. It involves various techniques and methods to obtain the desired minerals and concentrates while eliminating impurities and waste materials.

Senses:

1. Noun - Process of extracting metals from ores:

In this sense, mineral dressing represents the process of extracting valuable metals or minerals from the ores they are naturally found in. It involves crushing, grinding, and separating the desirable mineral from the rest of the ore using various physical and chemical methods.

Example sentence: The mineral dressing plant utilizes flotation and gravity separation techniques to extract copper from the ore.

2. Verb - Act of preparing minerals for industrial use:

As a verb, mineral dressing refers to the act of preparing or treating minerals for specific industrial applications. This includes processes such as grinding, sizing, or chemically treating minerals to enhance their properties or make them suitable for various uses.

Example sentence: The company specializes in mineral dressing rare gemstones, ensuring they are cut and polished to perfection for jewelry manufacturing.

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