A high narrow tank with a central cylinder for the introduction of compressed air, used in the agitation and settling of pulp (pulverized ore and water) during treatment by the cyanide process.
Origin
Though originally devised in New Zealand, it was first practically introduced in Pachuca, Mexico.
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