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DRAW ROOF [1 record]

Record 1 1999-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Mining Operations
DEF

Soft shale or slate, in coal mines, usually applied to a layer forming a bad roof.

Key term(s)
  • draw roof

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Exploitation minière
OBS

faux toit : Partie du toit directement au contact du minerai et qui a une mauvaise tenue.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
  • Explotación minera
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