wilfley table

wilfley table: \\ˈwilflē-\ noun
Usage: usually capitalized W

Etymology: after Wilfley, its inventor

: a sand table that separates heavy mineral particles from lighter gangue by means of longitudinal riffles impeding the downward flow and a horizontal reciprocating motion carrying the heavy particles off the end of the table — compare shaking table

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