CultureAugust 17, 2026

trommel

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Definition

A revolving cylindrical screen or sieve used for separating or grading materials by size, often found in mining or industrial processing.

Etymology

Derived from the German word 'Trommel', meaning 'drum', reflecting the cylindrical shape of the machine used in industrial screening and separating processes.

In the news

In this article, 'trommel' refers to the waste material left over from industrial sand mining processes, which was repurposed and embedded into the centre's rammed-earth walls to represent a complex local history.

The Quandamooka Arts and Culture Centre (Quampi) by Cox Architecture

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