Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mining
noun
/ˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/
Definition
The process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth.
Examples
- Coal mining has been a key industry in many countries.
- Her father worked in gold mining for over twenty years.
- Mining for precious gemstones can be a very lucrative business.
Meaning
Mining involves digging into the ground to retrieve resources like metals, coal, and precious stones.
Synonyms
- extraction
- digging
- quarrying
