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TROMMEL
Etymology
Noun
trommel (plural trommels)
(mining) A revolving buddle or sieve for separating, or sizing, ores.
A rotating drum for sorting items, such as waste for recycling.
Source: Wiktionary
Trom"mel, n. Etym: [Cf. G. trommel a drum.] (Mining)
Definition: A revolving buddle or sieve for separating, or sizing, ores. Raymond.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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