What is another word for opencut?
Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊpənkˌʌt] (IPA) 
Opencut is a term used in mining to describe a type of excavation that involves removing the top layer of soil or rock to access underlying mineral deposits. Synonyms for opencut include open-pit, surface, and strip mining. Each term describes a slightly different variation of the mining process, but all involve removing material from the top of the ground to extract minerals or other resources. Other potential synonyms for opencut might include quarrying, excavation, or open-cast mining, depending on the specific context and industry being discussed. Regardless of the term used, opencut mining remains one of the most common and widely-used methods for resource extraction around the world.
