Sekirov Dictionary

strip-mine

verb 2
strip mine noun 1
forms 5

verb2

•
To mine by creating a strip mine, usually for coal or tar sands.
- The decision to strip-mine was opposed by environmentalists.
(figurative) To use up all the resources of something.

strip mine noun1

A mine where the material above the ore is removed (stripped) to expose it for removal and use.

forms

strip mined · strip-mined · strip-mining · strip mines · strip-mines

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