paystreak

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The zone, parallel to the walls of a vein, in which the ore is concentrated, or any narrow streak of paying ore in less valuable material.
  2. A stratum of oil sand thick enough to make a well pay.

Word forms

paystreak paystreaks

Etymology

From pay + streak.

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