Pisolite

Définitions de « pisolite »

Pisolite - Nom commun

• Orthographe alternative de 'pisolithe', désignant une roche sédimentaire composée principalement de grains arrondis ressemblant à des petits pois.

  Dans un panorama où dominait l'ocre, les pisolites parsemaient le paysage, telle une pluie de petits pois de pierre figés à même le sol.

Évolution historique de l’usage du mot « pisolite » depuis 1800

Citations contenant le mot « pisolite »

• Total high-grade reserves across the Mesa A/Warramboo deposits are estimated at 249 million t, with a total mine life of 11 years. It will sustain production of the sought- after Robe Valley pisolite ore at 32 million tpa as production from the Mesa J deposit decreases.

• The company said current drilling shows the lower pisolite ironstone, which was excluded from the preliminary feasibility study or “PFS”, is a more consistent and higher quality iron ore than the upper pisolite.  This opens the door for a considerable resource increase within the existing pit design.

• Yandicoogina ore is marketed separately from Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Blend and Robe River products. The pisolite ore is highly sought after by steel mills for its ability to improve the smelting of other ores. It is successfully marketed in Rio Tinto’s major Asian destinations, where its sinter-efficient properties enhance its value in use in smelting fines.

• The joint venture involves the joint technical development and commercialisation of 169 million tonnes of Lower Channel Iron deposit (LCID) pisolite iron ore at the Yandi mine, which has not previously been used in the steel-making process.  Development of this material will also extend the life of the Yandi mine.

Traductions du mot « pisolite »

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• Définitions de l'Encyclopédie (1re édition - 1751)