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TROU MINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blasting Work (Mining)
  • Blasting (Construction)
DEF

A hole drilled in coal, ore, or rock, usually from 3 to 9 feet in length (underground) for breaking down the material by means of explosives.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
  • Dynamitage (Construction)
DEF

Trou foré en vue d'un minage.

OBS

coup de mine : Désigne également le trou de mine chargé.

Spanish

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