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prospecting

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Noun — The activity of searching an area for valuable minerals such as gold, oil, or gemstones.

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What does “prospecting” mean?

The word “prospecting” means the activity of searching an area for valuable minerals such as gold, oil, or gemstones. In plain terms, searching for valuable resources like gold or oil, typically by exploring the land.

How do you use “prospecting” in a sentence?

Here is “prospecting” used in a sentence: “Gold prospecting drew thousands of settlers west in the 1800s.”

What part of speech is “prospecting”?

“Prospecting” is a noun.

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