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rising mine
In naval mine warfare, a mine having positive buoyancy which is released from a sinker by a ship influence or by a timing device. The mine may fire by contact, hydrostatic pressure, or other means.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Military
- Category: General military
- Company: U.S. DOD
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