SCHLICH

Etymology

Noun

schlich (countable and uncountable, plural schliches)

The finer portion of crushed ore, as of gold, lead, or tin, separated by the water in certain wet processes.

Source: Wiktionary


Schlich, n. Etym: [G.; akin to LG. slik mud, D. slijk, MHG. sl.] (Metal.)

Definition: The finer portion of a crushed ore, as of gold, lead, or tin, separated by the water in certain wet processes. [Written also slich, slick.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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