mining
0 antonyms and opposites of mining, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The industry or process of extracting minerals, ores, or other resources from the earth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mining” mean?
The word “mining” means the industry or process of extracting minerals, ores, or other resources from the earth. In plain terms, digging valuable materials out of the ground, or, in tech, generating cryptocurrency through computing power.
How do you pronounce “mining”?
“Mining” is pronounced MEYE-nihng (/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mining” in a sentence?
Here is “mining” used in a sentence: “Coal mining once employed thousands of people in the region.”
What part of speech is “mining”?
“Mining” is a noun.
Is “mining” a common word?
“Mining” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mining” have?
“Mining” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the industry or process of extracting minerals, ores, or other resources from the earth.
What are the main types of mining?
The two broad methods are surface mining and underground mining. Surface mining includes open-pit, strip, and quarry operations, where material near the top is removed. Underground mining reaches deeper deposits through tunnels and shafts. Other forms include placer mining for riverbed minerals and in-situ methods that dissolve ore in place.
What is the difference between mining and quarrying?
Quarrying is really a type of surface mining, but the terms are often distinguished by what is extracted. Quarrying usually refers to digging out building materials such as stone, slate, sand, and gravel from open pits. "Mining" more often describes extracting metal ores, coal, and minerals, including from deep underground.
Why is mining important?
Mining supplies the raw materials modern life depends on — metals for construction and electronics, coal and minerals for energy, and the lithium and copper behind batteries and wiring. Almost every manufactured product traces back to something mined. It is economically vital, though it also carries significant environmental and safety challenges.