strip mine
(strip-mine)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. a type of mining in which soil and rock overlying the mineral deposit are removed.
Example Sentence
The company decided to strip mine the area to extract the coal deposits.
More Example Sentences
Environmental concerns have been raised about the impact of strip mining on the landscape.
Synonyms
open-pit mine; surface mine; quarry
Antonyms
underground mine; shaft mine; deep mine
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