quarrying
Specialized open-pit mining technique whereby solid rock with a high degree of consolidation and density is extracted from localized deposits. Quarried materials are either crushed and broken to produce aggregate or building stone, such as dolomite and limestone, or combined with other chemicals to produce cement and lime. Source: Infomine, Mining Dictionary.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining
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