Definition

The output produced by a mill, especially in the context of sawmills or the result of testing the quality of minerals in ore.

Example

The millrun from the sawmill was used to create furniture and other wooden products.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a millrun?

Yeah, it's that test for checking mineral quality, right?

Exactly! I read that it can give you insight into the ore's content.

That sounds really interesting; I didn't know it could be so informative.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Millrun is formed from "mill" (from Old English *mylen*, meaning a place where grain is ground) and "run" (from Old English *rinnan*, meaning to flow or move). The term refers to the process of running grain through a mill for grinding.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mill' where grain is 'flowing' or 'moving' through to be ground — that's what 'millrun' means.

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