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/
Korean meaning: 광업, 채굴
Korean pronunciation: **마이**닝
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
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'mine(광산)'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '땅속으로 파고들어가다'라는 뜻이었습니다. 현대에 와서는 데이터에서 유용한 정보를 '캐내다'는 의미로도 확장되었습니다.
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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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