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witwatersrand

/wɪtˈwɔː.təz.rænd/

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noun

/wɪtˈwɔː.təz.rænd/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее скалистый регион на юге Трансвааля, северо-восток ЮАР, известный своими богатыми месторождениями золота, угля и марганца.

A proper noun referring to a rocky region in the southern Transvaal, northeastern South Africa, known for its rich deposits of gold, coal, and manganese.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Geographic regionC2formal

    A rocky region in the southern Transvaal, northeastern South Africa, known for its rich deposits of gold, coal, and manganese.

    ruВитватерсранд

    • The Witwatersrand region is famous for its gold mining history.
    • Many towns in the Witwatersrand grew rapidly during the gold rush.
    • The geology of the Witwatersrand is studied by mining engineers worldwide.

    Synonymsrandreef

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