filón

Definitions of filón
  1. noun
    a layer of ore between layers of rock
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    type of:
    formación geológica
    (geology) the geological features of the earth
  2. noun
    a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
    synonyms: mena, vena, venero, veta
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    type of:
    aluvión, derrubio, sedimentación, terrera, terrero
    the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
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