Meaning Acid mine drainage
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Acid mine drainage This refers to water pollution that results when sulfur-bearing minerals associated with coal are exposed to air and water and form sulfuric acid and ferrous sulfate. The ferrous sulfate can further [..]
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Acid mine drainageWater contamination by sulfuric acid produced by seepage through sulfur-bearing spoil and tailings from coal and metal mining
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Acid mine drainageflow of acid or acidic liquid from metal mines or coal mines.
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Acid mine drainageDrainage of water from areas that have been mined for coal of other mineral ores; the water has low pH, sometimes less than 2.0 (is acid), because of its contact with sulfur-bearing material; acid dra [..]
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Acid mine drainageDrainage of water from areas that have been mined for coal or other mineral ores. The water has a low pH because of its contact with sulfur-bearing material and is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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Acid mine drainageDrainage of water from areas that have been mined for coal or other mineral ores. The water has a low pH because of its contact with sulfur-bearing material and is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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Acid mine drainageAcidic run-off water from mine waste dumps and mill tailings ponds containing sulphide minerals. Also refers to ground water pumped to surface from mines. Activated carbon (charcoal)
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Acid mine drainageOften referred to as AMD, refers to the outflow of acidic water from (usually abandoned) metal mines or coal mines.
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Acid mine drainagethe outflow of acidic water from metal mines or coal mines.
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