Meanings
nounstrip mining (uncountable)
- uncountableA mining technique wherein the material above the ore is removed (stripped) to expose it for removal and use; operation of a strip mine.
Synonyms: surface mining
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA mining technique wherein the material above the ore is removed (stripped) to expose it for removal and use; operation of a strip mine.
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surface mining
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strip mining. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strip%20mining
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“strip mining.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strip%20mining. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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