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nounhydraulic mining (uncountable)
- uncountableA form of mining that uses pressurized water jets to dislodge rock or move sediment.
Synonyms: hydraulicking
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA form of mining that uses pressurized water jets to dislodge rock or move sediment.
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