Brine well

Brine well

A cased drill hole penetrating a salt formation through which water is introduced and brine pumped to the surface.

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Industry/Domain: Mining
Category: General mining; Mineral mining
Government Agency: USBM
Product: Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, & Related Terms - 2nd Edition
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brine well

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A cased drill hole penetrating a salt formation through which water is introduced and brine pumped to the surface.

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