"untopping" meaning in All languages combined

See untopping on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} untopping (uncountable)
  1. (mining) Removal of overburden from an old mine to allow continued economic operation. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Mining Related terms: untopped
    Sense id: en-untopping-en-noun-OIhLeRF7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, mining

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