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Definition of Gossan

1. n. Decomposed rock, usually reddish or ferruginous (owing to oxidized pyrites), forming the upper part of a metallic vein.

Definition of Gossan

1. Noun. (geology) decomposed rock, usually reddish or ferruginous (owing to oxidized pyrites), forming the upper part of a metallic vein ¹

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Definition of Gossan

1. a type of decomposed rock [n -S]

Medical Definition of Gossan

1. Decomposed rock, usually reddish or ferruginous (owing to oxidized pyrites), forming the upper part of a metallic vein. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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