Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

minable

Adjective
/ˈmaɪ.nə.bəl/
Definition
Capable of being extracted from the earth or mined.
Examples
  • The new technology has made previously unminable ores viable for mining.
  • Geologists identified several minable sites in the region.
  • The company specializes in the exploration of minable deposits.
Meaning
Describing a resource, such as minerals or metals, that can be economically extracted from the ground.
Synonyms
  • Extractable
  • Mined
  • Processable