mining
ˈmaɪnɪŋ
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Definition of mining - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
industryTECH.related to the process of extracting mineralsTECH.
  • The mining industry is crucial for the economy.
drilling extractive quarrying
2.
financeTECH.associated with cryptocurrency creationTECH.
  • The mining software was updated for better performance.
3.
explosivesTECH.pertaining to the placement of explosive devicesTECH.
  • The mining team prepared the area for detonation.
blasting detonative explosive

Noun

1.
extractionTECH.activity of removing solid valuables from the earthTECH.
  • Mining is essential for obtaining natural resources.
extraction quarrying
2.
technologyTECH.creation of cryptocurrency units by validating transactionsTECH.
  • Cryptocurrency mining requires significant computational power.
3.
militaryTECH.laying explosive mines in an areaTECH.
  • During the war, mining the harbor was a defensive strategy..
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Expressions with mining

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business involved in extracting minerals from the earth
The mining company expanded its operations to new territories.
temporary settlement near a mine where workers live and sleep
The old mining camp grew into a busy mountain town.
bee that digs tunnels in the ground for nesting
A mining bee made a nest in the garden soil.
village where most people live or work because of nearby mines
The old mining village stood beside the abandoned coal pits.
part of an economy that includes companies extracting minerals from ground
The government announced new tax rules for the mining sector.
industry that removes natural diamonds from underground or underwater deposits
Diamond mining has transformed the economy of the once-remote region.

Origin of mining

Old English, minan (to mine)

Terms with mining included in their meaning

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mining location
place where gold is extracted from the ground
mining
person who works in a mine
mining
place where silver ore is extracted
mining location
place where tin is extracted from the earth
business
company involved in gold mining activities
waste material
material removed during excavation or mining
mining
find gold during mining or exploration
agriculture
substantial rural establishment for stock-raising or mining

Examples of mining in a sentence

  • They discussed mining regulations at the meeting.
  • The mining hardware requires a lot of electricity.
  • He invested in mining equipment for cryptocurrency.
  • The mining operation required careful planning.
  • Mining engineers assessed the explosive risks.
  • Mining has transformed the local economy.

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  1. French:minier, extraction minière, ...
  2. German:Mineralienabbau, Bergbau, ...
  3. Italian:minerario, estrazione mineraria, ...
  4. Spanish:relacionado con la minería, minería, ...
  5. Portuguese:de mineração, mineração, ...
  6. Chinese:采矿的, 采矿, ...
  7. Japanese:鉱業の, 鉱業, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْدِينِي, تَعْدِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּרִיאָתִי, כְּרִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:горнодобывающий, добыча, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гірничий, видобуток, ...
  12. Hindi:खनन, खदान, ...
mine
maɪn

Definition of mine - Reverso English Dictionary

Pronoun

1.
predicativethat which belongs to me, used predicatively
  • This book is mine.
belonging possession property
2.
emphasisused to emphasize ownership or association
  • That idea was mine, not anyone else's.

Noun

1.
excavationplace where minerals are extracted from the ground
  • The workers descended into the mine early in the morning.
pit quarry
2.
militaryexplosive device hidden in ground or water
  • The soldiers carefully avoided the mine during their patrol.
booby trap explosive

Verb

1.
extractiontr./intr.remove rock or ore from the groundtr./intr.
  • They mine gold in this region.
extract quarry
2.
explosivestr.sow explosive mines in an areatr.
  • The army plans to mine the harbor.
deploy lay plant
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Images of mine

  • mine: place where minerals are extracted from the ground
    place where minerals are extracted from the ground
  • mine: explosive device hidden in ground or water
    explosive device hidden in ground or water

Expressions with mine

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place where gold is extracted from the ground
The old gold mine was closed after the gold vein was exhausted..
courteous reply after gratitude or greeting
The pleasure is all mine, she said after he thanked her.
used to politely say you are happy to help
Thanks for coming. Pleasure is mine.
indicating politeness in response to thanks
"Thanks for coming!" "Pleasure's all mine."
expresses willingness to share possessions with someone
Feel at home, what is mine is yours.
expresses willingness to share one's possessions with others
Feel at home, what's mine is yours.

Origin of mine

Old English, min (mine)

Examples of mine in a sentence

  • The decision is mine to make, not yours.
  • The final decision is mine to make.
  • This book is mine, not yours.
  • The mine produced tons of coal annually.
  • They discovered a new vein in the old mine.
  • The mine was detected by the metal detector.

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  1. French:le mien, mine, ...
  2. German:meins, Mine, ...
  3. Italian:mio, miniera, ...
  4. Spanish:mío, mina, ...
  5. Portuguese:meu, mina, ...
  6. Chinese:我的, 矿井, ...
  7. Japanese:私のもの, 鉱山, ...
  8. Arabic:لِي, مَنْجَم, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁלִּי, מִכְרֶה, ...
  10. Russian:моя, шахта, ...
  11. Ukrainian:моя, шахта, ...
  12. Hindi:मेरा, खदान, ...
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