ben·e·fi·ci·a·tion
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Definition of beneficiation
: the treatment of raw material (such as iron ore) to improve physical or chemical properties especially in preparation for smelting
Other Words from beneficiation
beneficiate
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ˌbe-nə-ˈfi-shē-ˌāt
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transitive verb
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transitive verb
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“Beneficiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beneficiation. Accessed 10 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of beneficiation was circa 1881
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