copper mine

Noun

A place where copper ore is extracted from the ground.

ریشه

The word 'copper' comes from the Old English word 'coper', which is derived from the Latin word 'cuprum'. 'Mine' comes from the Old English word 'min', meaning 'a source of minerals'.

مثال

• The copper mine is one of the largest in the country.
• Workers at the copper mine are on strike.
• The company plans to expand the copper mine.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Open-pit copper mine Underground copper mine Active copper mine Abandoned copper mine