fire-setting
[/ˈfaɪər ˈsɛtɪŋ/]
nounpl: fire-settings
queimação de rocha; método de aquecimento e resfriamento em mineração
1. An ancient mining technique in which rock is heated by fire and then cooled rapidly to cause fracturing, making ore extraction easier
Fire-setting was used extensively by Roman miners to break apart hard rock formations.
A queimação de rocha foi amplamente utilizada por mineradores romanos para quebrar formações rochosas duras.
2. The deliberate act of setting fires to clear land or manipulate terrain for specific purposes
Archaeological evidence suggests fire-setting was a crucial technique in ancient mining operations.
Evidências arqueológicas sugerem que a queimação de rocha era uma técnica crucial nas operações mineiras antigas.
Fire-setting is primarily a historical and archaeological term with specialized use in mining contexts. It holds cultural significance in understanding ancient mining practices, particularly Roman and pre-Columbian techniques. The term is rarely used in modern everyday language but remains important in academic, historical, and archaeological discussions.
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