Mining

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

Definitions of mining

noun the process or industry of extracting minerals or other geological materials from the earth

Example Sentences

A1 Mining is the process of extracting minerals from the ground.

A2 The mining industry plays a significant role in the economy of many countries.

B1 Environmental regulations are important in the mining sector to minimize negative impacts.

B2 Technological advancements have greatly improved efficiency in mining operations.

C1 The company specializes in deep-sea mining for rare minerals.

C2 The mining company faced criticism for its unethical practices in the extraction of resources.

Examples of mining in a Sentence

formal The mining industry plays a crucial role in the country's economy.

informal My uncle works in mining up north.

slang I heard there's some serious mining going on in that area.

figurative She's always mining for compliments in social situations.

Grammatical Forms of mining

• past tense: mined
• plural: minings
• comparative: more mining
• superlative: most mining
• present tense: mine
• future tense: will mine
• perfect tense: have mined
• continuous tense: mining
• singular: mining
• positive degree: mining
• infinitive: to mine
• gerund: mining
• participle: mining

Origin and Evolution of mining

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mining' originated from the Old French word 'miner', which came from the Latin word 'minare' meaning 'to dig'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mining' has come to specifically refer to the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth through various methods such as digging, drilling, and blasting.