Strip Mine Definition
strĭpmīn
strip-mines
noun
An open mine, especially a coal mine, whose seams or outcrops run close to ground level and are exposed by the removal of topsoil and overburden.
American Heritage
Alternative spelling of strip mine.
Wiktionary
verb
To mine (ore) from a strip mine.
American Heritage
To subject to strip mining.
Strip-mined the land.
American Heritage
To engage in strip mining.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- surface mine
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