CultureJuly 14, 2026
demining
/diːˈmaɪnɪŋ/
Definition
The systematic process of detecting, removing, or neutralizing landmines and unexploded ordnance from a specific area to ensure safety.
Etymology
The word is formed from the prefix 'de-' (meaning to remove or reverse) and 'mining' (referring to the planting of explosive mines). It entered common usage in the 20th century to describe post-conflict land clearance operations.
In the news
The word is used in the article to describe a formal agreement between Ukraine and Syria to clear dangerous explosive remnants of war, aimed at increasing civilian safety.
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