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| 1. | [ noun ] (economics,mining,business) the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth | |
| Synonyms: | excavation | |
| Related terms: | production strip_mining placer_mining mine strip_mine extract hush drive opencast bore hush drift rag fathom excavate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (military) laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment | |
| Synonyms: | minelaying | |
| Related terms: | defense mine | |
| Similar spelling: |
minimize minimise Meininger minimized |
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