nonmineral

[US]/ˌnɒnˈmɪnərəl/
[UK]/ˌnɑːnˈmɪnərəl/

Translation

adj.not mineral; not consisting of minerals
n.a non-mineral substance or material

Phrases & Collocations

nonmineral content

nonmineral materials

nonmineral resources

nonmineral component

nonmineral deposits

nonmineral solids

nonminerals only

nonmineral samples

nonmineral residue

nonmineral fraction

Example Sentences

the lab separated nonmineral material from the ore samples before analysis.

engineers removed nonmineral impurities to improve the purity of the final product.

nonmineral particles can clog the filter if the slurry is not screened properly.

the report notes a high percentage of nonmineral content in the sediment core.

microscopy revealed nonmineral inclusions scattered throughout the crystal lattice.

operators adjusted the wash cycle to reduce nonmineral residue on the concentrate.

the geologist flagged a nonmineral component that could skew the assay results.

they used flotation to reject nonmineral matter and recover the valuable minerals.

nonmineral debris accumulated along the conveyor and slowed the processing line.

the inspector found nonmineral contamination in the shipment and issued a warning.

to meet specifications, the team set a strict limit on nonmineral fraction in the feed.

after crushing, nonmineral fines were washed away to prevent excessive dust.

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