placer
(noun) an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral
Source: WordNet® 3.1
placer (plural placers)
One who places or arranges something.
(slang) One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.
• (one who places)
• (dealer in stolen goods): fence, receiver
placer (plural placers)
(ethology, sheep, Australia, New Zealand) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.
placer (not comparable)
(mining) alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver
placer (plural placers)
A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.
(by extension) Any place holding treasures.
• carpel, craple, parcel
Placer
A municipality of Masbate, Philippines.
A municipality of Surigao del Norte, Philippines.
• carpel, craple, parcel
Source: Wiktionary
Pla"cer, n.
Definition: One who places or sets. Spenser.
Plac"er, n. Etym: [Sp.]
Definition: A deposit of earth, sand, or gravel, containing valuable mineral in particles, especially by the side of a river, or in the bed of a mountain torrent. [U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
