🔤 Gossan ✨
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URDU
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Roman Urdu:
pathar jo janglaat aur qudsiyati soorat mein hota hai
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ENGLISH
📚noun
gossan
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PRONUNCIATION
Standard: ˈ ɡɒsən
Phonetic: gos-uhn
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DEFINITION
A weathered or oxidized rock, often containing minerals such as iron or copper, formed by the action of water or air.
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES
• Gossan is often found in areas with extensive weathering of volcanic rocks. • The geologist studied the gossan to determine the presence of mineral deposits. • Gossan can serve as a sign that valuable minerals may be nearby. • The red color of the gossan indicated iron oxidation. • They found traces of copper in the gossan near the riverbed.
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SYNONYMS
weathered rock oxidized stone
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ANTONYMS
fresh rock unweathered stone word minivans
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