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thermal gradient
In the Earth, the rate at which temperature increases with depth below the surface. In a mine, this is usually estimated at 5.3 degrees F/1,000 ft (1 degrees C/100 m) of shaft depth. Some variability with time of day is typically observed.
- Partie du discours : noun
- Secteur d’activité/Domaine : Mines
- Catégorie : Exploitation minière; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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- ed.young
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