Tunnel
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006232
An underground passage driven horizontally or with a slight inclination through rock or soil, primarily for access, ventilation, or drainage in mining operations. Tunnels connect different parts of a mine, allowing for the movement of personnel, equipment, and extracted materials. Their construction involves drilling, blasting, and support installation to maintain stability.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006232 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Stollen; Spanish: túnel; French: galerie |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006232",
"term": "Tunnel",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "An underground passage driven horizontally or with a slight inclination through rock or soil, primarily for access, ventilation, or drainage in mining operations. Tunnels connect different parts of a mine, allowing for the movement of personnel, equipment, and extracted materials. Their construction involves drilling, blasting, and support installation to maintain stability.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Stollen",
"es": "túnel",
"fr": "galerie"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tunnel/"
}
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