🔤 Wall Rock ✨

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deewar ki chatan, kanwal ki chatan, deewar ka pathar

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📚noun

wall rock

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DEFINITION

the rock surrounding a mineral vein or ore deposit in geology

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

The miners examined the wall rock to determine the boundaries of the valuable mineral deposit. Wall rock samples were collected from the tunnel to analyze the geological composition of the area. The wall rock surrounding the gold vein contained traces of quartz and other minerals. Geologists studied the wall rock to understand the formation of the ore body deep underground. The wall rock in the mine was reinforced with steel supports to prevent dangerous collapses.

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