paystreak

English

noun
Definitions
  • (mining) The zone, parallel to the walls of a vein, in which the ore is concentrated, or any narrow streak of paying ore in less valuable material.
  • (oil boring) A stratum of oil sand thick enough to make a well pay.

Etymology

Compound from English pay + English streak.

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English

streak

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