Hushing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002935",
  "term": "Hushing",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An ancient mining technique involving the controlled release of a large volume of water to erode overburden and expose mineral deposits. Water is typically impounded behind a dam and then suddenly released, creating a powerful torrent that washes away soil and loose rock. This method was historically used for tin and lead mining in areas with abundant water.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Hutbetrieb",
    "es": "hushing",
    "fr": "délavage hydraulique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hushing/"
}