skalian

Dutch

Alternative forms

• scalian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌskaː.liˈɑn/

Noun

skalian m (plural skalians, diminutive skaliantje n)

1. (Suriname) A gold dredge, usually with a superstructure containing accommodation for the crew and processing facilities, which uses vacuum suction to extract sediments from river or lake beds
   • 2021 December 10, “OM legt beslag op skalians met ondersteuning van leger [Public prosecution seizes gold dredges with support of army]”, in De Ware Tijd‎^[1], archived from the original on 21 December 2021:

     In oktober werd het OM door de politie geïnformeerd over skalians die overdag op de Marowijnerivier stilstaan, maar in de nachtelijke uren goudwinningsactiviteiten voortzetten.

     In October, the police informed the public prosecution about gold dredges idling on the Maroni River during the day but continuing gold mining activities at night.