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readily extractable metal
As used in geochemical prospecting, refers to the content of a metal that can be extracted from weathered rock, overburden, or stream sediment, by weak chemical reagents.
- Part of Speech: noun
 - Industry/Domain: Mining
 - Category: General mining; Mineral mining
 - Government Agency: USBM
 
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