Phrase guide

mineral processing

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of ore dressing

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ore dressing

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mineral extraction, mineral dressing, ore processing, ore dressing, beneficiation

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: extraction

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