Mining Techniques

5 words in this vocabulary list

blast hard rock smelting sounding surfacing

blast

noun a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion

verb to explode or destroy something with an explosion

  • The controlled blast was executed by the demolition team.
  • We had a blast at the party last night.
  • That concert was an absolute blast!
  • Her performance at the competition was a blast of energy.

hard rock

noun a type of durable stone used in construction

adjective describing something as tough or unyielding

  • The geologist identified the formation as hard rock, composed mainly of granite.
  • I love listening to hard rock music, it always pumps me up.
  • That new band plays some sick hard rock tunes.
  • Dealing with the difficult situation was like trying to break through a wall of hard rock.

smelting

noun the process of extracting a metal from its ore by a heating and melting process

  • The process of smelting involves extracting metal from its ore by heating and melting it.
  • My uncle works at a smelting plant where they melt down metal to make new products.
  • I heard they're smelting some serious bling at that factory down the street.
  • Her words were like the intense heat of smelting, melting away any doubts or reservations.

sounding

noun the action or process of measuring the depth of the sea or other body of water

adjective having a particular kind of sound or tone

  • The sounding of the alarm alerted everyone to evacuate the building.
  • I heard the sounding of the bells as the wedding procession began.
  • The party was lit, with the music sounding so good.
  • Her words were sounding like music to my ears.

surfacing

noun the action or process of emerging or coming to the surface

verb present participle of the verb 'surface', which means to rise or come to the surface of water or land

  • The issue of climate change is surfacing as a major concern among world leaders.
  • I heard some rumors about a new scandal surfacing in the office.
  • I can't believe that old photo of you surfing is surfacing on social media!
  • His emotions were surfacing as he struggled to keep his composure during the speech.