Definition of Riffling

1. Verb. (present participle of riffle) ¹

2. Noun. sampling by use of a riffler ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Riffling

1. riffle [v] - See also: riffle

Lexicographical Neighbors of Riffling

rifer
rifest
riff
riff-raff
riffage
riffages
riffed
riffier
riffiest
riffing
riffle
riffled
rifflers
riffles
riffling (current term)
riffly
riffraff
riffraffs
riffs
riffwise
riffy
rifle
rifle ball
rifle green
rifle grenade
rifle range
rifle ranges
rifle shot

Literary usage of Riffling

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and (1918)
"In each case the riffling was made especially for the size of feed treated. The separation of free galena as concentrates in each case was satisfactory, ..."

2. Bi-monthly Bulletin of the American Institute of Mining Engineers by American Institute of Mining Engineers (1917)
"In each case the riffling was made especially for the size of feed treated. ... The riffling used in this work tapers from Jf 6 in. (11.1 mm.) to J-£ in. ..."

3. The Manufacture of Pulp and Paper: A Textbook of Modern Pulp and Paper Mill by J. Newell Stephenson (1922)
"riffling Before and After Screening. — From the foregoing explanations, it will be clear that riffling should be done before the fine-screening operations. ..."

4. Transactions by American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, Metallurgical Society of AIME, Society of Mining Engineers of AIME., Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S.). (1918)
"In each case the riffling was made especially for the size of feed treated. ... The possibility of using the Butchart riffling to raise the grade of the ..."

5. Transactions by American Institute of Mining Engineers, Metallurgical Society of AIME, Society of Mining Engineers of AIME. (1915)
"This is because this type of riffling cuts more oxidized copper into the concentrate than the Wilfley system does. The saving of this oxidized mineral at ..."

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