gossan

[ gos-uhn, goz- ]

/ ˈgɒs ən, ˈgɒz- /

noun

a rust-colored deposit of mineral matter at the outcrop of a vein or orebody containing iron-bearing materials.

Also called iron hat.

Origin of gossan

First recorded in 1770–80; originally dialect (Cornwall), from Cornish, derivative of gōs “blood”; akin to Welsh gwaed

Words nearby gossan

gospodin, gosport, goss, Gossaert, gossamer, gossan, Gosse, gossip, gossipmonger, gossipy, gossoon

Example sentences from the Web for gossan

The gossan does not often carry much value, though it may show traces of minerals which suggest what may be found below.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. Leith
What is left is either iron oxide, “gossan,” or the oxides of the other metals.
Getting Gold|J. C. F. Johnson
These iron-stained rocks are variously called the "gossan," the "iron capping," the "colorado," or the "eiserner Hut" (iron hat).
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. Leith
What is left is either iron oxide, "gossan," or the oxides of the other metals.
Getting Gold|J. C. F. Johnson

The ore in the gossan is very generally more valuable than it will be below, and this is especially true of gold and silver ores.
The A B C of Mining|Charles A. Bramble

单词	gossan
释义	gossan [ gos-uhn, goz- ] / ˈgɒs ən, ˈgɒz- / noun a rust-colored deposit of mineral matter at the outcrop of a vein or orebody containing iron-bearing materials. Also called iron hat. Origin of gossan First recorded in 1770–80; originally dialect (Cornwall), from Cornish, derivative of gōs “blood”; akin to Welsh gwaed Words nearby gossan gospodin, gosport, goss, Gossaert, gossamer, gossan, Gosse, gossip, gossipmonger, gossipy, gossoon Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for gossan The gossan does not often carry much value, though it may show traces of minerals which suggest what may be found below. The Economic Aspect of Geology\|C. K. Leith What is left is either iron oxide, “gossan,” or the oxides of the other metals. Getting Gold\|J. C. F. Johnson These iron-stained rocks are variously called the "gossan," the "iron capping," the "colorado," or the "eiserner Hut" (iron hat). The Economic Aspect of Geology\|C. K. Leith What is left is either iron oxide, "gossan," or the oxides of the other metals. Getting Gold\|J. C. F. Johnson The ore in the gossan is very generally more valuable than it will be below, and this is especially true of gold and silver ores. The A B C of Mining\|Charles A. Bramble
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