Stank
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005616
A temporary dam or barrier constructed within a mine passage to control the flow of water or air. These structures are built from readily available materials such as timber, rock, or concrete. Stanks are employed to isolate flooded areas, divert water, or regulate ventilation within underground workings.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005616 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: stänkern; Spanish: sellar; French: obturer |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005616",
"term": "Stank",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A temporary dam or barrier constructed within a mine passage to control the flow of water or air. These structures are built from readily available materials such as timber, rock, or concrete. Stanks are employed to isolate flooded areas, divert water, or regulate ventilation within underground workings.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "stänkern",
"es": "sellar",
"fr": "obturer"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/stank/"
}
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