monton

noun — 2 senses

monton

noun

Etymology From Spanish montón (“head”).

1

Business, Mining Archaic A heap of ore; a mass undergoing the process of amalgamation.

2

Business, Mining Historical A Mexican unit of weight for ore, varying from 1,800 to 3,200 Spanish pounds.

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