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Adjective opencast has 1 sense
  1. opencast, opencut - (of mines and mining) worked from the exposed surface; "opencast mining"; "an opencut iron mine"
    Antonym: subsurface (indirect, via overhead, surface)
    Antonym: overhead (indirect, via surface, subsurface)

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Term: Opencast

  1. Noun (Geology)

    Definition: An excavation or mining technique where minerals or other geological materials are extracted from the surface of the ground, usually in the form of an open pit or quarry.

    Example sentence: The opencast in the nearby valley provides a significant amount of limestone for the construction industry.

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  2. Adjective

    Definition: Describing something that is exposed, visible, or unsheltered to the environment, without any cover or protection.

    Example sentence: We enjoyed a scenic drive through the opencast plains, appreciating the vastness of the landscape.

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