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mineral
NM
metalurgia, minería
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English Definitions
mine
N
excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
mine
N
explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
mine
V
get from the earth by excavation
N
detector consisting of an electromagnetic device; used to locate explosive mines
N
the disposal of explosive mines
mine field
N
a tract of land containing explosive mines
N
pig iron made entirely from ore
extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth
minefield
N
a region in which explosives mines have been placed
minelayer
N
ship equipped for laying marine mines
N
laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
miner
N
laborer who works in a mine
N
raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
N
succulent herb sometimes grown as a salad or pot herb; grows on dunes and waste ground of Pacific coast of North America
mineral
N
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
mineral
relating to minerals
mineral
composed of matter other than plant or animal
N
lack of a mineral micronutrient that is essential for normal nutrition or metabolism
N
crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques
N
crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques
N
a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
N
all inorganic objects; contrasts with animal and plant kingdoms
N
a distillate of petroleum (especially one used medicinally as a laxative or stool softener)
N
a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons
N
crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques
N
natural resources in the form of minerals
N
a thick black tar intermediate between petroleum and asphalt
N
a layer of ore between layers of rock
mineral water
N
water naturally or artificially impregnated with mineral salts or gasses; often effervescent; often used therapeutically
N
a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles
N
a light fibrous material used as an insulator
mineralize
V
convert into a mineral substance
mineralize
V
transform (a metal) into an ore
N
hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium
mineralogist
N
a scientist trained in mineralogy
mineralogy
N
the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them
N
(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena
N
excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
N
soup made with a variety of vegetables
minesweeper
N
ship equipped to detect and then destroy or neutralize or remove marine mines
N
the activity of detecting and disposing of marine mines
N
laborer who works in a mine
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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