Definition
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矿产
kuàngchǎn
矿产是指地球内部或表面自然形成的可开采的矿物资源。
Minerals refer to naturally occurring, extractable mineral resources formed within or on the Earth's surface.
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中国的矿产资源非常丰富,尤其是煤炭和铁矿石。
Zhōngguó de kuàngchǎn zīyuán fēicháng fēngfù, yóuqí shì méitàn hé tiěkuàngshí.
China has very rich mineral resources, especially coal and iron ore.
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科学家正在研究新方法来提炼稀有矿产。
Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài yánjiū xīn fāngfǎ lái tílían xīyǒu kuàngchǎn.
Scientists are researching new methods to extract rare minerals.
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矿产的开采对环境造成了很大的影响。
Kuàngchǎn de kāicǎi duì huánjìng zàochéngle hěn dà de yǐngxiǎng.
The extraction of minerals has a significant impact on the environment.