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Definition mining in British English

mining noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
1

the process of getting coal or metal from under the ground

Example

Mining is one of the country's main industries.

Example

coal/tin/gold mining

Example

a mining town/village

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Definition mining in British English