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Vocabulary Entry
mining
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth.
Example Sentences
"Mining has been a crucial industry in the development of many countries."
"The town's economy thrived due to the mining of gold and silver."
"Environmental concerns have risen due to the impacts of mining on ecosystems."
V
verb
To extract minerals, metals, or other valuable resources from the ground.
Example Sentences
"The company plans to mine for copper in the mountainous region."
"He wants to mine data from the research to improve their findings."
"They are mining for precious stones in the remote area."