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strip-mine
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strip-mine (strpmn)
v. strip-mined, strip-min·ing, strip-mines
v.tr.
1. To mine (ore) from a strip mine.
2. To subject to strip mining: strip-mined the land.
v.intr.
To engage in strip mining.
strip miner n.
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