verb
- processed or treated (ore or raw materials) to improve quality or concentration of valuable components
Usage: mining; metallurgy
Examples
- The iron ore was beneficiated to remove impurities before smelting.
- Coal is often beneficiated to reduce ash content and improve heating value.
- The mining company beneficiated the copper ore using flotation methods.
- After being beneficiated, the mineral concentrate was ready for export.
- The plant beneficiated thousands of tons of ore each day.
- Raw materials must be beneficiated to meet industry standards.