coalmining

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noun

The mining of coal.

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Meanings

nouncoalmining (uncountable)

alternative coal mining

  1. uncountableThe mining of coal.

    Coalmining and agriculture were designated as 'ring-fenced' industries.

    2000, David Price, Office of Hope: A History of the Public Employment Service in Great Britain, page 114

Origin

From coal + mining.

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Translations

German Kohlebergbau
  • Kohlebergbauthe mining of coal
Irish mianadóireacht guail
  • mianadóireacht guailthe mining of coal
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