strip mine

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Noun

strip mine (plural strip mines)

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

Verb

strip mine (strip mines, present participle strip mining; past and past participle strip mined)

1. Alternative spelling of strip-mine

Synonyms

• opencast mine
• open-pit mine

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