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1. (n.) placer
a natural concentration of heavy metal particles, as gold or platinum, in sand or gravel deposited by rivers or glaciers.
2. placer
the site of a form of mining
3. (n.) placer
a person who places or arranges things.
4. placer
one of the winners of a race or other contest.
Etymology: (1570–80)
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1. (noun) placer
an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral
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1. (noun) placer
one who places or sets
2. (noun) placer
a deposit of earth, sand, or gravel, containing valuable mineral in particles, especially by the side of a river, or in the bed of a mountain torrent
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