The aim of the glossary is to clarify some technical words associated with resource. A mineral is a substance such as tin, salt, or sulfur that is formed naturally in rocks and in the earth. The extraction from the earth of materials with industrial value, such as coal, silver, or gold. A vertical or inclined excavation for purpose of prospecting or working mines.
On first installation itll download the dictionary in your phone. Mining dictionary of terms for explorers, historians and. Introducing the first ever offline mining dictionary for android. Bastnasite is found in carbonatites, igneous carbonate rocks that melt at unusually low temperatures. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms american geological institute this new edition, containing 28,500 terms, incorporates the technological developments and environmental regulations that have changed the minerals industry so dramatically. Mining definition, the act, process, or industry of extracting ores, coal, etc. This dictionary contains about 55,000 terms with approximately 150,000 definitions. A dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms thrush. The seaward rush of water down a beach that occurs with a receding wave. A geology dictionary that is used regularly is one of the most important tools for developing professional competence. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms, 2nd ed. A dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms author. A trained engineer with knowledge of the science, economics, and arts of mineral. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms american geological institute on.
Ferricrete is a hard, erosionresistant layer of sedimentary rock, usually conglomerate or breccia, that has been cemented into a duricrust by iron oxides. Strictly, the word connotes underground work directed to severance and treatment of ore or associated rock. A mineral is a substance such as tin, salt, or sulphur that is formed naturally in. In flotation, valuable mineral constituents of ore as opposed to gangue minerals. A geology dictionary of geological terms from geology. Geisco is a us service offering information on mineral resources in the usa, and over 95 countries. It is dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms how is dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms abbreviated. The glossary of mining terminology is a living document that will continue to be improved as the industry develops and inuktitut speakers become.
Dictionary of applied geology 2001 deenesfr entries. Mining engineering definition is a branch of engineering concerned primarily. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms as published on cdrom by the u. The process or business of extracting ore or minerals from the ground. Bastnasite a mixedlanthanide fluorocarbonate mineral ln f co3 that currently provides the bulk of the worlds supply of the light rees. You must turn on data connection on your handheld i. Ferricretes form at or near the land surface and may contain nonlocal sediments that have been transported from outside the immediate area of the. Mineral definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Glossary of geology, fifth edition revised agi is proud to feature this fifth revised edition of the glossary of geology. It is named after pantelleria, a volcanic island in the strait of sicily and the type location for this rock. This new edition, containing 28, 500 terms, incorporates the technological. This article is a case study of the interaction between research and the discovery and mining of ores for nuclear fuels. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms how is. The process of digging under an enemy emplacement or fortification to.
The aim of the glossary is to clarify some technical words associated with resource development using everyday language. There are many terms and expressions unique to mining that characterize the. A rock that consists of alternating layers of chert and iron oxide mineral usually hematite with the iron oxide in high enough concentration to be of economic value. This indispensable reference tool contains nearly 40,000 entries, including 3,600 new terms and nearly,000 entries with revised. The student of mining is thus advised to become familiar with all the terms used in mining, particularly those that are peculiar to either mines or minerals. The glossary of mining terminology is a first attempt to improve inuktitut terminology in the resource development field. Following is a list of terms contained in the former u. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms 2nd edition. Mining definition in the cambridge english dictionary. The 1968 dictionary contained many new mining terms and terms.
The bureaus development of mining dictionaries dates back to albert fays glossary of the mining and mineral industry, which first appeared in december 1918. The new edition of the dictionary of mining and mineral related terms is the culmination of a 5year effort between the u. Dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms enes. Mining related terms assay a measure of the valuable mineral content. The purpose of this list is to facilitate entry of these terms in wiktionary. It is the culmination of a 5year effort incorporating not only standard miningrelated terms but also terms in peripheral areas, such as the environment, marine mining. Pantellerite is type of volcanic rock, specifically a peralkaline rhyolite. Dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms by edumine. Contact us dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms.
Department of the interior, bureau of mines paul w. Dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms enes entries. Dictionary of terms related to coal mining, coal, lease, geography, maps, the bureau of land management, and the coal fields. Bastnasite and monazite are the two most common sources of cerium and other rees. Retention of all or part of the mineral estate by the grantor of the property. The iron oxide cements are derived from the oxidation of percolating solutions of iron salts. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms pdf free. A dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms. In an attempt to create a good mining dictionary lexicon any registered aditnow member can add new terms. Download and read books online, epub pdf online audible kindle is an easy way to supply, books for discordant. The dictionary dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms enes containing over 22000 terms and expressions. Dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms by. In mineral beneficiation, use of copious air bubbled into mineral pulps 1 to provide oxygen in cyanidation, 2 to prevent settlement of solids, and 3 to remove aerophilic minerals in froth flotation by binding them into a mineralized froth that is temporarily stabilized by frothing agents.
The 1968 dictionary contained many new mining terms and terms from such related areas as metallurgy, ceramics, and glassmaking. The glossary of mining terminology is a first attempt to improve inuktitut ter minology in the. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms listed as dmmrt. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related termsm3. Glossary of mining terminology after damp gasses resulting from underground combustion, normally carbon monoxide. Find definitions for medical terms with the online dictionary at webmd.
Restart the application every time you update your. Coal industry terms the coal industry annual, the annual coal report, and the quarterly coal report provide comprehensive information about u. Paul harbidge is a geologist with over 20 years of experience in mining exploration and development, he has a firstclass honours degree in geology from kingston university, london uk and an msc in mineral exploration and mining geology from leicester university uk. These geospatial data and related maps or graphics are not legal documents and are not intended to be used as such. On pantelleria the rock is usually found as a vitrophyre containing phenocrysts of anorthoclase or sanidine. It is the culmination of a 5year effort incorporating not only standard mining related terms but also terms in peripheral areas, such as the environment, marine mining. This section is from the book beplers handy manual of knowledge and useful infomation, by david bepler. Download dictionary of mining mineral and related terms ebook. In 1968, the bureau published a dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms, edited by paul w. Read here dictionary of mining mineral and related terms ebook free. Mining definition of mining by the free dictionary. A dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms by thrush.
Spanishenglish geology and mining dictionary esen entries. A dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms, presented online by edumine. Browse more than15000 mineral, metal, geology and mining terms with this. The first to be excavated is overburden, which includes plants, topsoil, and. Mining engineer a person qualified by education, training, and experience in mining engineering. An overview of basic mining terms and where various components of a mineral deposit end up. Mineral definition, any of a class of substances occurring in nature, usually comprising inorganic substances, as quartz or feldspar, of definite chemical composition and usually of definite crystal structure, but sometimes also including rocks formed by these substances as well as certain natural products of organic origin, as asphalt or coal. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms 2nd edition free epub, mobi, pdf ebooks download, ebook torrents download. When metal is mined, the rock is separated into three categories. Africa ranks first or second in terms of world mining of diamonds, chromite, cobalt, gold, manganese, phosphate rock, bauxite and uranium. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. American geological institute in cooperation with the society for mining, metallurgy, and exploration, inc.
Placing mineral or ore in barren places to swindle. Government agencies are required by law upon request to share any documents, including electronic documents, with the public. A replacing mineral that grows in size at the expense of another mineral the host or palasome. It allows you to access the mining terms in plane, underground mines, open pit, etc. A glossary of the mining and mineral industry internet archive. Acidic precipitation snow and rain that have a low ph, caused by sulphur dioxide. Download dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms pdf book author, online pdf book editor dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms. People panning for gold in the mid1800s noticed the blue pebbles and disregarded them because they were not recognized as sapphires, and there was no market for gem rough in montana at that time. May 14, 2020 bitcoin mining is the process by which transactions are verified and added to the public ledger, known as the block chain, and also the means through which new bitcoin are released. These terms are of both a technical and local nature and apply to metal mining, coal mining, quarrying, geology, metallurgy, ceramics and clays, glassmaking, minerals and mineralogy, and general terminology. Air shaft a vertical opening into a mine for the passage of air. Airway any passage in a mine along which an air current moves. Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms published on cdrom in. Dictionary of mining, mineral and related terms an edumine tool 110 characters search.
Dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms, 2nd edition. Mining terminology underground mining and mining machinery. Mining has given rise to potentially hundreds of terms for processes, techniques and equipment, many of these terms vary by region or were specific to the type of mine. Bureau of mines dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms, a publication in the public domain hosted in full here.
This information is taken with permission from the u. References evolutionary and revolutionary technologies for mining. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. Any member of the mineral kingdom as opposed to the animal and plant kingdoms. Minerals are also found in small quantities in food and drink. Mining meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. A variety of blue sapphire found in the yogo gulch area of judith basin county, montana.
Mineral reservation mining terms dictionary the diggings. The newly formed part of a migmatite or composite rock, introduced during metasomatism. Miners are exposed to various occupational disorders, including respiratory diseases e. Dmmrt stands for dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms. This is a loose term implying any fatal gas in a mine after an explosion or fire. Dmmrt is defined as dictionary of mining, mineral, and related terms somewhat frequently. Mineral an inorganic compound occurring naturally in the earths crust, with a distinctive set of physical properties, and a definite chemical composition.
485 294 603 1383 238 1206 1614 768 373 514 444 1550 881 382 1094 1572 1486 878 1207 1543 94 779 1140 1439 1471 1012 1225 795 1479 519 1198 171 730 1338 437