Phil,
When I was taught geology (a long long time ago) it was gang. (various
pronunciations were used jokingly).
NEWMAN, Phil wrote:
> Dear all,
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> Can anyone tell me for certain how the word GANGUE should be pronounced?
> I've seen it written down and used it myself when writing for many years
> but I don't think I've ever heard it spoken by someone who would know
> for sure - ie a miner. I've heard others pronounce it 'gangoo',
> 'ganje' and just 'gang' but which is correct?
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> Cheers
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> Phil Newman
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