/ɡɑ̃ɡ/ or /ˈɡæŋ/ (English pronunciation) or /ɡɑ̃ɡ/ (French pronunciation)

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral or mineral aggregate that occurs with a valuable mineral deposit, especially one that is mined along with the valuable mineral.

“The gangue was separated from the quartz to extract the gold.”

2. noun

The rock or soil in which fossils are embedded.

“The gangue preserved the dinosaur bones for millions of years.”

3. noun

The waste rock or soil from mining.

“The mine produced a large amount of gangue as waste.”