sluicing

[US]/ˈsluːsɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈsluːsɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of washing or cleansing with a flow of water; to flow or pour out in a stream; to install a sluice gate for controlling water flow
n.a method of mineral extraction using a sluice

Phrases & Collocations

sluicing water

sluicing process

sluicing technique

sluicing method

sluicing system

sluicing operation

sluicing action

sluicing channel

sluicing gate

sluicing flow

Example Sentences

sluicing the sand from the riverbed is essential for gold mining.

the workers are sluicing the debris to clear the construction site.

we spent the afternoon sluicing the garden to remove excess water.

sluicing the gravel helps separate the larger rocks from the fine material.

after the rain, sluicing was necessary to prevent flooding.

they are sluicing the area to prepare for the new landscaping project.

the sluicing process is vital for effective soil management.

we used a sluicing technique to wash away the mud after the storm.

sluicing the area regularly helps maintain a healthy ecosystem.

the team is sluicing the pond to improve water quality.

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