GOSSAN

Etymology

Noun

gossan (countable and uncountable, plural gossans)

(geology) decomposed rock, usually reddish or ferruginous (owing to oxidized pyrites), forming the upper part of a metallic vein

Anagrams

• gosans, sangos

Source: Wiktionary


Gos"san, n. (Geol.)

Definition: Decomposed rock, usually reddish or ferruginous (owing to oxidized pyrites), forming the upper part of a metallic vein.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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