May 6, 2011 13:51
13 yrs ago
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German term

Naturstein-Industrie

German to English Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering rock mining using explosives
from a list of mining industries. No specific context
Proposed translations (English)
2 +4 natural stone mining/processing (industry)

Discussion

Kim Metzger May 6, 2011:
What's wrong with natural stone industry?

Proposed translations

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2 mins
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natural stone mining/processing (industry)

and again, though it does sound strange
Peer comment(s):

agree Alan Johnson : natural stone quarrying would be my choice, although some is mined.
7 mins
also good, thank-you and have a relaxing weekend!
agree philgoddard : You don't have to say "natural" - you can't mine or quarry artificial stone.
4 hrs
true, true. Thank-you, enjoy the weekend!
agree U. Ali Güra (X)
14 hrs
Thank-you!
agree Rebecca Lavnick : yes, covers both types: dimension stone (used for monuments/gravestones, tiles, countertops etc.) and crushed stone (used for asphalt on roads e.g) mining and quarrying industry
18 hrs
thank-you!
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