minery
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8.8
- noun
- /ˈmaɪnəri/
- Archaic
:
minería
- Environmental regulations have changed the way minery is conducted in many countries.
Examples
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After the war, the region's economy relied heavily on minery and related industries.
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The minery industry is crucial for economic growth.
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The town grew rapidly due to the expansion of minery in the surrounding hills.
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Many jobs depend on the minery sector.
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The minery has been in operation for over a century, extracting valuable minerals from deep within the earth.
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Workers at the minery reported a significant increase in production this year due to advancements in technology.
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After years of studying geology, she finally secured a job in the minery, where her skills could be put to good use.
Synonyms
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2.7
Taking minerals like coal or metal from under the ground
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5.3
A way of removing soil and rock from land to get coal or minerals
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3.9
Removing minerals from the ground by digging and crushing rock
A way of taking minerals like coal from a large open pit in the ground
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Minery also comes from mine + -ery, but here -ery can mean 'the work or business of', like brewery for making beer. So minery can mean the work or industry of taking minerals out of the earth.