Le 30/09/04 12:02, « Alan Johnson » <[log in to unmask]> a écrit :
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> <!> From: mining-history [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
> <!> NEWMAN, Phil
> <!> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 10:58 AM
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> <!> Subject: gangue
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> <!> 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?
>
> Phil,
>
> I always use "gang", but that doesn't make it right, now does it? I learned
> my geology in Germany, where it is pronounced thus.
>
> Regards
>
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> Alan Johnson, Geotr@ns
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> German-English, Geosciences/Technical
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> Terminus Est
In France we say 'gong' (la gangue) :)
Ian Cowburn
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