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Strip mine

Strip mine Meaning & Definition
Strip mine Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Strip mine?

[n] an open mine (usually for coal) where the seams run close to the surface
[v] extract (ore) from a strip-mine

Synonyms | Synonyms for Strip mine: surface mine

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See Also | mine | mine

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