hot mining
[/hɑt ˈmaɪnɪŋ/]
noun
mineração em ambiente quente
1. Mining operations conducted in geothermal areas or regions with extremely high temperatures, where thermal energy from the Earth's interior affects mining conditions
Hot mining in Iceland has become more efficient due to natural geothermal heat sources.
A mineração em ambiente quente na Islândia tornou-se mais eficiente devido às fontes de calor geotérmico natural.
2. In cryptocurrency context, the practice of mining cryptocurrencies using equipment that operates at high temperatures, often referring to GPU or ASIC mining with intensive heat generation
Hot mining of Bitcoin requires significant cooling infrastructure to prevent hardware damage.
A mineração intensa de Bitcoin requer infraestrutura significativa de resfriamento para evitar danos ao equipamento.
3. Mining activities in tropical or desert regions with naturally high ambient temperatures
Hot mining operations in Australia must implement additional safety measures for worker heat exposure.
As operações de mineração em ambientes quentes na Austrália devem implementar medidas de segurança adicionais para exposição ao calor dos trabalhadores.
The term 'hot mining' is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts, particularly in mining engineering, geothermal energy studies, and cryptocurrency communities. In Brazil, it's most commonly encountered in technical literature and environmental discussions related to mining in tropical regions. The term gained prominence in cryptocurrency discussions around 2017-2021 during the mining boom, though it remains a niche technical term outside specialized industries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in hot water (related to difficulties faced in hot mining operations)
turn up the heat (intensifying mining operations)
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