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Definition of tin mine

tin mine

Plural:tin mines
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tin mine Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An excavation or complex of subterranean tunnels created for the purpose of extracting tin ore, predominantly cassiterite, from the earth.

Example

"During the 19th century, the landscape of Cornwall was dominated by the imposing engine houses of the local tin mines."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound noun formed from 'tin' (from Old English 'tin') and 'mine' (from Old French 'mine', referring to an excavation for extracting ores from the earth).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tin mine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tin mine
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