Definition of Strip Mine in English :

Define Strip Mine in English

Strip Mine meaning in English

Meaning of Strip Mine in English

Pronunciation of Strip Mine in English

Strip Mine pronunciation in English

Pronounce Strip Mine in English

Strip Mine

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Noun

1. strip mine

an open mine (usually for coal) where the seams run close to the surface

Verb

2. strip mine, surface mine, surface-mine

extract (ore) from a strip-mine

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Strip Mine

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noun
US
a place where minerals are extracted from the surface of the earth

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Strip Mine

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v. strip-mined, strip-min·ing, strip-mines
v.tr.
1. To mine (ore) from a strip mine.
2. To subject to strip mining: strip-mined the land.
v.intr.
To engage in strip mining.
n.
An open mine, especially a coal mine, whose seams or outcrops run close to ground level and are exposed by the removal of topsoil and overburden.

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