schlich en · NOUN
Etymology
From German Schlich.
Meanings
- (countable, dated, uncountable) The finer portion of crushed ore, as of gold, lead, or tin, separated by the water in certain wet processes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| schlichs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| slich | alternative | lexicographic | |
| slick | alternative | lexicographic |