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Mining
Of or pertaining to the process or business of extracting materials, such as ore or minerals, from the earth's crust.
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dry-cask storage
Energy; Nuclear energy
A method for storing spent fuel. Dry casks are large, rugged containers made of steel or steel-reinforced concrete, 18 or more inches thick. The casks use materials like steel, ...
echelon
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
a form of paceline in which the riders angle off behind each other to get maximum draft in a crosswind.
bridge carrier
Energy; Coal
A mobile carrier on rubber tires. It is used as an intermediate between the mining machine and an entry conveyor.
cannel coal
Energy; Coal
Can also be called candle coal, it has a high percentage of hydrogen. It is easy to ignite, burns with a bright yellow flame and leaves behind very little ash. It was a used as ...
supply shock
Financial services; General Finance
An event that influences production capacity and costs in an economy.