barrel process

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|metalworking}} A process of [[extract]]ing [[gold]] or [[silver]] by treating the [[ore]] in a revolving barrel or [[drum]], with [[mercury]], [[chlorine]], [[cyanide]] [[solution]], or other [[reagent]].

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