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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
Slickens — Slick ens, n. [Cf. {Slick}, n.] (Mining) The pulverized matter from a quartz mill, or the lighter soil of hydraulic mines. [Local, U. S.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
slickens — slick·ens … English syllables
slickens — ˈslikənz noun plural Etymology: probably irregular from slick finely pounded ore, from German schlich slime more at schlich 1. a. : the thin layer of extremely fine silt sometimes deposited by flood waters of a stream b … Useful english dictionary
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