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trommel
CIDE DICTIONARY
trommel, n. [Cf. G. trommel a drum.].
A revolving buddle or sieve for separating, or sizing, ores. Raymond. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
trommel, n. Mining a revolving cylindrical sieve for cleaning ore.
Etymology
G, = drum
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