mining

• Nom désignant le processus d'extraction de minéraux précieux ou d'autres matériaux géologiques de la terre, ou l'action de poser des mines explosives dans une zone cachée.

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.

indénombrable

1. Extraction of mineralsB1formal

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

   Extraction minière

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

   Synonymesdiggingexcavationextractionquarrying

2. Military tacticB2formal

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

   minage militaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesminelaying

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'extraire des minéraux, des métaux ou d'autres ressources du sol, ou d'obtenir des données ou des informations à partir d'une source.

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.

   extraire (minerai)

   • 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.

   Synonymesburrowdigdredgeexcavateextractquarrytunnel

2. Lay explosive minesB2formal

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

   miner (poser des mines)

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