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ARRIERE-TAILLE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Operations
DEF

The worked-out area in a mine.

OBS

Goaf is probably derived from the Welsh gof [meaning] cove.

PHR

Gap in the unconsolidated goaf.

Key term(s)
  • goaves

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation minière
DEF

Partie du gisement récemment exploitée.

PHR

Vide dans les vieux-travaux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Explotación minera
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