English Explanatory Dictionary

strip mine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mine where the material above the ore is removed (stripped) to expose it for removal and use.
verb
  1. Alternative spelling of strip-mine.

Word forms

strip mine strip mines strip-mine stripmine strip mining strip mined

Synonyms

opencast mine open-pit mine
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