stamping mill
Definition
Noun: A stamping mill is a type of industrial facility, specifically a mill, where ore (rock containing valuable metals) is crushed or pulverized. This is achieved by the repetitive, heavy impact of large, mechanical hammers or pestles called "stamps."
Usage
The term is used to describe a specific piece of historical mining and ore-processing equipment. It refers to the entire machine or building housing the machinery. * The old stamping mill by the river is now a historical landmark. * They used a stamping mill to extract gold from quartz rock.
Advanced Usage
- The concept is often associated with 19th-century mining operations, particularly during gold rushes.
- The process in a stamping mill is called "stamping" or "stamp milling."
Variants and Related Words
- Stamp mill: A more common variant with identical meaning.
- Ore crusher: A more general term for machinery that breaks ore.
- Battery of stamps: Refers to a set of stamps working together within a stamping mill.
Synonyms
- Ore mill
- Crusher (in a general mining context)
Related Terms and Concepts
- Stamp (noun): The heavy iron or steel pestle that is lifted and dropped to crush the ore.
- Ore: The raw material processed in a stamping mill.
- Arrastra: A simpler, older type of ore-grinding mill that uses dragged stones, often contrasted with a stamping mill.
Noun
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a mill in which ore is crushed with stamps
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