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unit
Smelter contracts make frequent use of the work unit. A unit means 1%. Since a short ton contains 2,000 lb (907.2 kg), a unit is equivalent to 20 lb/t (10.0 kg/t) of ore.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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