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compressed-air locomotive
A mine locomotive driven by compressed air. It is very safe and is much used in gassy mines in Europe. The air is brought down by pipeline from the surface to a charging station near the pit bottom.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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