tailings

[US]/ˈteɪlɪŋz/
[UK]/ˈteɪlɪŋz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the materials left over after the extraction of valuable minerals from ore; waste material produced during mining or processing; the residue of a process

Phrases & Collocations

tailings storage

tailings management

tailings disposal

tailings pond

tailings facility

tailings transport

tailings recycling

tailings retention

tailings dam

tailings remediation

Example Sentences

the mining process produces a large amount of tailings.

tailings can pose significant environmental hazards if not managed properly.

many companies are looking for ways to recycle tailings.

the tailings dam failed, causing widespread contamination.

tailings management is crucial for sustainable mining operations.

innovative technologies are being developed to treat tailings.

some tailings can be used in construction projects.

monitoring tailings is essential to prevent disasters.

environmental regulations require strict control of tailings disposal.

research is ongoing to find safer ways to store tailings.

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