surface mine
ˈsɜrfəs maɪn
Definition

Definition of surface mine - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
miningTECH.mine where minerals are extracted from the surfaceTECH.
  • The company operates a large surface mine in the region.
quarry
2.
locationTECH.USsite of a mining operation on the earth's surfaceTECH.US
  • We visited the surface mine to study its impact on the environment.
quarry strip mine
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Images of surface mine

  • surface mine: mine where minerals are extracted from the surface
    mine where minerals are extracted from the surface
  • surface mine: site of a mining operation on the earth's surface
    site of a mining operation on the earth's surface

Expressions with surface

on the surfaceadv.
at the outermost layer or level
The paint looks fine on the surface but is peeling underneath.
below the surfaceadv.
in a position under the top layer
The fish swam below the surface.
bring to the surfacev.
cause something to rise to the top
The diver brought the treasure to the surface.
bubble to the surfacev.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
under the surfaceadv.
existing beneath the top layer or exterior
The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.
beneath the surfaceadv.
under the top layer
The treasure was buried beneath the surface of the sand.

Expressions with mine

gold minen.
place where gold is extracted from the ground
The old gold mine was closed after the gold vein was exhausted.
pleasure is all mineexp.
courteous reply after gratitude or greeting
The pleasure is all mine, she said after he thanked her.
pleasure is mineexp.
used to politely say you are happy to help
Thanks for coming. Pleasure is mine.
pleasure's all mineexp.
indicating politeness in response to thanks
"Thanks for coming!" "Pleasure's all mine."
what is mine is yoursexp.
expresses willingness to share possessions with someone
Feel at home—what is mine is yours.
what's mine is yoursexp.
expresses willingness to share one's possessions with others
Feel at home, what's mine is yours.
your place or mineexp.
asking where to meet or go
After the movie, she asked, 'your place or mine?'
your guess is as good as mineexp.
used to say I know no more than you
“Why is the train late?” “Your guess is as good as mine.”
be someone's word against minev.
describe a dispute where only two people give opposite statements without proof
Without any video or witnesses, it will be his word against mine.
mine of informationn.
person or source with a lot of information
She is a mine of information on local history.

Terms related to surface mine

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mineralminingsurfacingcoaldiggingexcavationextractionpitsurfacedigoperationsite

Terms with surface mine included in their meaning

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at bankprep.
mining
on the surface near a mine entrance
collieryn.
British
underground coal mine with surface buildings
pitheadn.
mining area
surface area and structures at the top of a mine shaft

Examples of surface mine in a sentence

  • Surface mine operations can impact the environment.
  • The surface mine was visible from the highway.
  • A new surface mine opened near the town.

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  1. French:mine à ciel ouvert, exploitation de surface, ...
  2. German:Tagebau, ...
  3. Italian:miniera a cielo aperto, ...
  4. Spanish:mina a cielo abierto, ...
  5. Portuguese:mina a céu aberto, ...
  6. Chinese:露天矿, 露天开采, ...
  7. Japanese:露天掘り鉱山, 地表鉱山, ...
  8. Arabic:مَنْجَم سَطْحِيّ, مَوْقِع تَعْدين سَطْحِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִכְרֶה פָּתוּחַ, מִכְרֶה שִׁטְחִי, ...
  10. Russian:поверхностная шахта, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кар'єр, ...
  12. Hindi:सतही खदान, सतह खदान, ...

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