unminable

/ʌnˈmaɪnəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Impossible or extremely difficult to mine; incapable of being worked for minerals.

“The geologist declared that the unminable rock was a total loss for mining operations.”

2. adjective

Impossible or extremely difficult to extract minerals from.

“The company was unable to mine the unminable ore due to its low economic viability.”

Synonyms

  • inextractable
  • unworkable

Antonyms

  • extractable
  • minable