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Stoping vs Stopping - What's the difference?

stoping | stopping |

As nouns the difference between stoping and stopping

is that stoping is in mining, the removal of the desired ore from an underground mine leaving behind an open space known as a stope while stopping is the act of something that stops; a halt.

As a verb stopping is

present participle of lang=en.

stoping

English

Noun

(-)
  • In mining, the removal of the desired ore from an underground mine leaving behind an open space known as a stope.

    • Derived terms

    * stull stoping * shrinkage stoping * long hole stoping

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    stopping

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of something that stops; a halt.
    • constant startings and stoppings
  • Material for filling a cavity.
  • (mining) A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.
  • A pad or poultice of dung or other material applied to a horse's hoof to keep it moist.
    • (Youatt)

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