Gouge

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002613",
  "term": "Gouge",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A soft, clay-like material found along fault planes or between an ore body and the surrounding country rock. This material forms due to the grinding action of rock masses moving against each other. It can create unstable conditions in underground mines and may require specific support measures.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Gouge",
    "es": "gouge",
    "fr": "gouge"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gouge/"
}