Stanniferous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing or producing the metal tin.

    "Tin mining began by the working of shallow open pits in the valleys where streams had deposited layers of stanniferous gravel and sand."

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"Tin mining began by the working of shallow open pits in the valleys where streams had deposited layers of stanniferous gravel and sand."

Etymology

From stann- + -i- + -ferous.

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