ganister: Meaning and Definition of

gan•is•ter

Pronunciation: (gan'u-stur), [key]
— n.
  1. a highly refractory, siliceous rock used to line furnaces.
  2. a synthetic product similar to this rock, made by mixing ground quartz with a bonding material.
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