Sulphur Mine (Noun)
Meaning
A mine where sulphur is dug from the ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The town's economy relied heavily on the local sulphur mine that had been in operation for decades.
- A team of geologists was sent to assess the feasibility of reopening the abandoned sulphur mine on the outskirts of the village.
- The sulphur mine had been a major source of employment for the community until it was closed due to environmental concerns.
- As we walked through the sulphur mine, the air was thick with the smell of rotten eggs.
- The company invested heavily in modernizing the sulphur mine to increase production and reduce its environmental impact.