gisement

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French

Etymology

From gésir +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʒiz.mɑ̃/
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Noun

gisement m (plural gisements)

  1. deposit (of oil, minerals); bed (of coal, ore etc.)

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