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noun
A mine where the material above the ore is removed (stripped) to expose it for removal and use.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Alternative spelling of strip-mine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
an open mine (usually for coal) where the seams run close to the surface
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: mine
verb
extract (ore) from a strip-mine
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: surface mine, surface-mine
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Broader terms: mine
History
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