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A high and narrow tank, with a central cylinder for the introduction of compressed air, used in the agitation and settling of pulp (pulverized ore and water) during treatment by the cyanide process; -- so named because, …
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- A high and narrow tank, with a central cylinder for the introduction of compressed air, used in the agitation and settling of pulp (pulverized ore and water) during treatment by the cyanide process; -- so named because, though originally devised in New Zealand, it was first practically introduced in Pachuca, Mexico.
- A high and narrow tank, with a central cylinder for theintroduction of compressed air, used in the agitation and settling ofpulp (pulverized ore and water) during treatment by the cyanideprocess; -- so named because, though originally devised in NewZealand, it was first practically introduced in Pachuca, Mexico.