English Explanatory Dictionary

gangue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The earthy waste substances occurring in metallic ore.

Pronunciation

găng /ɡæŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gangue.wav

Word forms

gangue gangues

Etymology

Borrowed from French gangue. Doublet of gang.

Synonyms

veinstone

Derived words

endogangue exogangue
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