Adit

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000098",
  "term": "Adit",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage driven into the side of a hill or mountain, used for access to a mine, drainage, or ventilation. Unlike a shaft, an adit opens directly to the surface, making it easier to transport ore and remove water. Adits are often constructed to intersect ore bodies or to provide a lower-cost alternative to vertical shafts for shallow deposits.",
  "synonyms": [
    "tunnel"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "tunnel"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Adit (Wikipedia)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stollen",
    "es": "socavón",
    "fr": "galerie"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/adit/"
}