mining

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso de extracción de minerales valiosos u otros materiales geológicos de la tierra, o la acción de colocar minas explosivas en un lugar oculto.

A noun referring to the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, or the act of placing explosive mines in a concealed area.

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1. Extraction of mineralsB1formal

   The process of extracting valuable minerals, metals, or other geological materials from the earth.

   Minería

   • Coal mining is a major industry in this region.
   • Gold mining requires heavy machinery and water.
   • The company invested in new mining technologies.

   Sinónimosdiggingexcavationextractionquarrying

2. Military tacticB2formal

   The act of placing explosive mines in concealed locations to damage or destroy enemy forces or equipment.

   minado ofensivo

   • The army conducted mining operations along the border.
   • Naval mining was used to block enemy ports.
   • Mining of roads and bridges was a common tactic in the conflict.

   Sinónimosminelaying

• Verbo que se usa para la acción de extraer minerales, metales u otros recursos del suelo, o para obtener datos o información de una fuente.

A verb used to indicate the act of extracting minerals, metals, or other resources from the earth, or to obtain data or information from a source.

1. Extract from the earthB1formal

   To dig or excavate the ground to obtain minerals, coal, or other valuable materials.

   Extraer de la tierra

   • The company plans to mine gold in this region.
   • They mined coal for over a century in this valley.
   • Workers mine diamonds using heavy machinery.

   Sinónimosburrowdigdredgeexcavateextractquarrytunnel

2. Lay explosive minesB2formal

   To place explosive devices (mines) in the ground or water as a military tactic.

   Minar

   • The army mined the border to prevent enemy infiltration.
   • They mined the harbor during the war.
   • The soldiers were trained to mine strategic locations.