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The process of removing lighter gangue particles by washing in
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The process of removing lighter gangue particles by washing in a current of water is called :

A
Levigation

B
Liquation

C
Leaching

D
Cupellation

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Lighter gangue particles are washed in a current of water by a process called levigation. In levigation the powdered ore is agitated with water or washed with a upward stream of running water, the lighter particles of sand, clay etc., are washed away leaving behind heavier ore particles.
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The process of removing lighter gangue particles by washing in a current of water is called :
Updated OnMar 24, 2023
TopicGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
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