beneficiation (ˌbɛnɪˌfɪʃɪˈeɪʃən) n (Mining & Quarrying) the procedure of reducing ores ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Switch to new thesaurus Noun 1. beneficiation - crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques mineral dressing, mineral extraction, mineral processing, ore ...