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Pan out

To separate and recover (valuable minerals) by swirling dirt or crushed rock in a pan of water, in the manner of a traditional prospector seeking gold.

📖 Definitions of "Pan out"

verb
  1. 1

    To separate and recover (valuable minerals) by swirling dirt or crushed rock in a pan of water, in the manner of a traditional prospector seeking gold.

  2. 2

    To proceed according to plan; to result or end up.

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