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Princeton's WordNet
opencast, opencutadjective
(of mines and mining) worked from the exposed surface
"opencast mining"; "an opencut iron mine"
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opencastadjective
Of or pertaining to strip mining, in which material is removed from a surface that has been exposed
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opencast
Opencast refers to a method of extracting minerals or rocks from the earth by removing the surface layer or "overburden." This form of mining, also known as open-pit or strip mining, is typically used when the desired materials are located near the earth's surface. Opencast mining can be employed for extracting coal, metal ores, limestone, and other materials.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of opencast in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of opencast in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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- TagebauGerman
- खुली खदानHindi
- a cielo apertoItalian
- abertoPortuguese
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