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Applied Science and Research - Mining

Study terms related to mineral exploration, excavation, drilling, blasting, extraction, underground and surface mining, processing, and material transport.

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deposit
deposit
[существительное]

an accumulation of mineral or ore that has formed naturally in the ground

Ex: The geologists discovered a rich deposit of copper ore beneath the mountain range. 
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excavation
excavation
[существительное]

the act of extracting ores, coal, or other geological materials from the earth

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drilling
drilling
[существительное]

the act of boring a hole into the earth in search of petroleum

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blasting
blasting
[существительное]

the use of controlled chemical explosives to fracture hard rock formations

Ex: The blasting at the quarry was scheduled for noon to minimize disruption. 
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extraction
extraction
[существительное]

the process of removing a substance or object by applying physical force or effort

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exploration
exploration
[существительное]

the act of traveling through unfamiliar areas in order to gain knowledge or discover new information

исследование

исследование

Ex: The scientists set out on an exploration of the remote rainforest to study its unique ecosystem. 
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prospecting
prospecting
[существительное]

the act of searching for valuable things like minerals, oil, or opportunities

разведка, поиск

разведка, поиск

Ex: Gold prospecting was common during the 1800s. 
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quarry
quarry
[существительное]

a site where large quantities of rock, stone, or minerals are extracted from the Earth's crust for industrial use or construction purposes

карьер, месторождение

карьер, месторождение

Ex: The quarry supplied limestone for the construction of the new highway. 
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mineshaft
mineshaft
[существительное]

a vertical or sloping passageway excavated for mining ore or ventilating a mine

Ex: The mineshaft descended over 2,000 feet before reaching the main ore body. 
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tunnel
tunnel
[существительное]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

туннель

туннель

Ex: The train disappeared into the tunnel with a roar. 
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open-pit mine
open-pit mine
[существительное]

a surface excavation that remains open during mining activities for extracting near-surface ores and minerals

Ex: The open-pit mine stretched over a mile across and descended nearly 2,000 feet. 
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underground mine
underground mine
[существительное]

an excavation network of tunnels and shafts beneath the earth's surface for extracting minerals and ores

Ex: The underground mine extends nearly two miles below the mountain peak. 
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bore-hole
bore-hole
[существительное]

a hole or passage drilled into the ground, typically for exploratory purposes

Ex: The bore-hole was drilled to assess the mineral potential of the area. 
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mineral processing
mineral processing
[существительное]

the industrial process of crushing and separating ore to extract valuable minerals from waste

Ex: The mineral processing plant was designed to handle 50,000 tons of ore per day. 
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crushing
crushing
[существительное]

the mechanical process of reducing large extracted rocks and ore into smaller pieces using heavy-duty crushers

Ex: The crushing circuit processes over 5,000 tons of ore per day at the plant. 
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grinding
grinding
[существительное]

the final mechanical reduction of ore particles to liberate minerals from waste rock

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screening
screening
[существительное]

the mechanical separation of crushed rock and minerals by particle size using mesh or perforated surfaces

Ex: The screening plant uses multiple decks to separate material into three different size fractions. 
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floatation
floatation
[существительное]

a process that separates valuable minerals from waste by making mineral surfaces water-repellent

Ex: The flotation circuit uses chemical reagents to separate copper sulfides from the gangue. 
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smelting
smelting
[существительное]

the process of heating and melting rocks or ores to take out metals from them

плавка, выплавка

плавка, выплавка

Ex: The smelting of iron was important in ancient times. 
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tailings
tailings
[существительное]

waste material left over from mining and mineral processing, often stored and reprocessed to recover remaining metals

Ex: The company is reprocessing the tailings from the old dam using modern leaching technology. 
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overburden
overburden
[существительное]

the surface soil and rock that must be removed to access underlying coal seams or mineral deposits

Ex: They removed over 50 million tons of overburden before reaching the coal seam. 
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underground mine ventilation
underground mine ventilation
[существительное]

the system that supplies fresh air and removes contaminants from underground mines

Ex: The underground mine ventilation was upgraded to handle the deeper workings. 
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haulage
haulage
[существительное]

the act of transporting goods or materials by road, rail, or sea, typically involving the use of vehicles or vessels designed for such purposes

перевозка, транспортировка

перевозка, транспортировка

Ex: Haulage of construction materials was essential for completing the infrastructure project on time. 
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conveyor
conveyor
[существительное]

a moving belt that transports materials in an industrial setting

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mineral
mineral
[существительное]

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

минерал

минерал

Ex: Quartz is a common mineral found in many types of rocks. 
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ore
ore
[существительное]

a rock that contains valuable mineral or metal

руда, минерал

руда, минерал

Ex: The mine produces iron ore for steel manufacturing. 
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