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opencast

/ˈəʊ.pən.kɑːst/

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adjective

/ˈəʊ.pən.kɑːst/C2formalbritishtechnical
  • ruОтносящийся к методу добычи полезных ископаемых, при котором уголь или другие минералы извлекаются из большого открытого карьера, а не из подземных туннелей.

Relating to a method of mining in which coal or other minerals are extracted from a large open pit rather than from underground tunnels.

  1. Surface miningC1formalbritishtechnical

    Relating to a method of mining where minerals are extracted from the earth's surface rather than from underground tunnels.

    ruОткрытый (способ добычи)

    • The company operates an opencast coal mine in the valley.
    • Opencast mining is often more cost-effective than deep mining.
    • Environmental concerns have been raised about opencast operations.

    Synonymsopencutstripsurface

    Antonymsburiedcovereddeepsubsurfaceunderground

Forms
  • more opencast comparative form
  • most opencast superlative form