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mining [ˈmaɪnɪŋ] n 1. (Mining & Quarrying) the act, process, or industry of extracting coal, ores, etc., from the earth 2. (Military) Military the process of laying mines min•ing (ˈmaɪ nɪŋ) n. the act, process, or industry of extracting mineral substances from mines. [1770–80]
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Translations mining n (Mil) (of area) → Verminen nt; (of ship) → Befestigung f → einer Mine (→ of an +dat); (= blowing-up) → Sprengung f → (mit einer Mine) mining: mining area n → Bergbaugebiet nt, → Revier nt mining disaster n → Grubenunglück nt mining industry n → Bergbau m mining town n → Bergarbeiterstadt f mining [ˈmaɪnɪŋ] 1. n a. → estrazione f mineraria, industria mineraria 2. adj (industry, engineer, area) → minerario/a; (community, family) → di minatori Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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