mining — the process of extracting minerals, coal, or other materials from the earth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of extracting minerals, coal, or other materials from the earth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His hobby of cryptocurrency mining turned his bedroom into a noisy computer farm.
- The mining company discovered a rare mineral deposit worth millions.
- She's been mining her old photos for Instagram content since she ran out of new selfies.
mining
NOUN[/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/]
the process of extracting minerals, coal, or other materials from the earth
the process of extracting minerals, coal, or other materials from the earth
From mining tunnels to dining halls, his lamp keeps shining
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word mining derives from Old French 'mine' (mine, quarry), originally meaning 'to dig into the earth' or 'to excavate'. The term has evolved in modern usage to include the metaphorical sense of extracting valuable information from data.
Breakdown
mine (from Old French, meaning quarry or excavation site) + -ing (suffix denoting action or process), literally 'the act of extracting from the earth'.
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📝Examples
“His hobby of cryptocurrency mining turned his bedroom into a noisy computer farm.”
“The mining company discovered a rare mineral deposit worth millions.”
“She's been mining her old photos for Instagram content since she ran out of new selfies.”
“Environmental regulations have made mining operations more expensive but safer.”
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