Etymology

Pachuca tank

Today it means: 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. Full definition →

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The story

Though originally devised in New Zealand, it was first practically introduced in Pachuca, Mexico.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.