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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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