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Record 1 2003-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lignite, Graphite and Coal Mining
OBS

steeply inclined: [Said of] deposits and coal seams having a dip of from 40º to 60º.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploit. de charbons fossiles autres que la tourbe
CONT

Les houillères du bassin de la Mure. Le gisement d'anthracite de la Mure [...] est constitué de plusieurs couches inclinées.

CONT

[...] charbon dont les couches inclinées sont liées à la construction des Alpes.

Spanish

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