Jigging

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003127",
  "term": "Jigging",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mineral separation process that uses a jig to concentrate valuable minerals from gangue based on differences in specific gravity. The material is fed onto a screen, and water pulsations cause the bed to expand and contract, stratifying the particles. This method is effective for separating coarse to medium-sized particles.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Jiggen",
    "es": "cribado",
    "fr": "criblage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/jigging/"
}