a. A device used to separate magnetic from less magnetic or nonmagnetic
materials. The crushed material is conveyed on a belt past a magnet.
ASM, 1 b. For medium solids recovery. A device in which medium solids are caused
to adhere, by magnetic means, to a conveying belt or drum, while a current
of water removes nonmagnetic particles that contaminate the medium.
BS, 5
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Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms
