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The process of removing lighter gangue particles by washing in a current of water is called

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levigation
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liquation
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leaching
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cupellation
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The correct option is C levigation
The process of removing lighter gangue particles by washing in a current of water is called as Levigation. Levigation is the process of grinding an insoluble substance to a fine powder, while wet. The material is introduced into the mill together with water, in which the powdered substance remains suspended, and flows from the mill as a turbid liquid or thin paste, according to the amount of water employed.

Option A is correct

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