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engineering technician (E-technician) (n)– a person who has relatively
practical understanding of the general theoretical principles of the specific
branch of engineering in which they work.
environmental impact (n)- possible effect-positive or negative- on the
environment (surroundings), including natural, social and economic aspects.
exploration (n)- the act or process of exploring.
explosive ( n) – any rapidly combustive or expanding substance. The energy
released during this rapid combustion or expansion can be used to break rock.
extraction (n) - the process of mining and removal of ore from a mine.
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feasibility (n) – the determination as to whether the assigned tasks could be
accomplished by using available resources.
feature (n)- a prominent \ distinctive part (aspect) of a landscape.
ferroalloy metals (n) – any of various alloys of iron and one or more other
elements, such as manganese or silicon used as a raw material in the
production of steel.
fissionable metals (n) - capable of undergoing nuclear fission as a result of
any process.
foul (air) (n)- containing or characterized by offensive matter or material.
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gangue (n) - unwanted material, minerals or rock, with which ore minerals
are usually intergrown; valueless and undesirable material, such as quartz in
small quantities, in an ore.
gold (n)- a soft, yellow, corrosion-resistant element, the most malleable and
ductile metal, occurring in veins and alluvial deposits
geologist (n) – one who studies the constitution, structure, and history of the
earth's crust, conducting research into the formation and dissolution of rock
layers, analyzing fossil and mineral content of layers, and endeavoring to fix
historical sequence of development by relating characteristics to known
geological influences (historical geology).