"strip mining" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} strip mining (uncountable)
  1. A mining technique wherein the material above the ore is removed (stripped) to expose it for removal and use; operation of a strip mine. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: surface mining
    Sense id: en-strip_mining-en-noun-mcvqDgnp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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