mina

Definitions of mina
  1. noun
    mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
    synonyms: lápiz
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    type of:
    grafito, plombagina
    used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
  2. noun
    explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
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    types:
    trampa explosiva
    an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over
    type of:
    artefacto explosivo, mecanismo explosivo
    device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy
  3. noun
    excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
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    types:
    carbonera, hullera
    a mine where coal is dug from the ground
    salina
    a mine where salt is dug
    type of:
    excavación
    a hole in the ground made by excavating
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