MLchartDataset catalogue

Gumming

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002687

The accumulation of fine, sticky material, often clay or wet coal dust, in the cutting bits or on the face of mining machinery. This buildup can reduce cutting efficiency, increase wear on equipment, and impede the smooth operation of continuous miners or shearers. Regular cleaning and maintenance are required to prevent excessive gumming.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002687
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMining and extraction
TranslationsGerman: Schlammabbau; Spanish: desgomado; French: dégommage
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002687",
  "term": "Gumming",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The accumulation of fine, sticky material, often clay or wet coal dust, in the cutting bits or on the face of mining machinery. This buildup can reduce cutting efficiency, increase wear on equipment, and impede the smooth operation of continuous miners or shearers. Regular cleaning and maintenance are required to prevent excessive gumming.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schlammabbau",
    "es": "desgomado",
    "fr": "dégommage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gumming/"
}

Record 2,959 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.