'Schlich' definitions:
- Schlich \Schlich\, n. [G.; akin to LG. slick mud, D. slijk, MHG.
sl[imac]ch.] (Metal.)
The finer portion of a crushed ore, as of gold, lead, or tin,
separated by the water in certain wet processes. [Written
also slich, slick.]
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