Molass

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of molasse. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

    "The limestone is accompanied by a molass or a sort of breccia, consisting of gravel of quartz and schistose rocks cemented with asphalt."

  2. 2
    A viscous byproduct of sugar production, raw molasses. Singular of molasses. countable, uncountable

    "After a little time the molass is run out through an outlet made in the lower part of the apparatus."

  3. 3
    A sweet hard candy made from molasses. India, countable, uncountable

    ""Perhaps you're right,” said Sudhama, “but give me please a handful of puffed rice and a piece of molass.”"

  4. 4
    Cheap whiskey made from molasses. Scotland, countable, uncountable

    "From peuking with porter no thirst can ensue, Not so, my dear knights, fares the ignorant ass Who drinks all the evening at burning molass."

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"The limestone is accompanied by a molass or a sort of breccia, consisting of gravel of quartz and schistose rocks cemented with asphalt."

Etymology

Back-formation from molasses.

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