run-of-the-mine (Meaning)

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run-of-the-mine (s)

not special in any way; lacking distinction

The run-of-the-mine ore contained various impurities, requiring extensive processing.
Miners extracted run-of-the-mine coal directly from the earth, without any refinement.
The run-of-the-mine minerals lacked the desired quality for immediate use.
Despite its lower value, run-of-the-mine materials offer a raw and unrefined option.
Industrial processes primarily utilize run-of-the-mine resources for their bulk extraction.
The run-of-the-mine production yielded a large quantity of ore, but with inconsistent properties.
Crushing and screening transform run-of-the-mine ores into more valuable and usable forms.
The run-of-the-mine deposit exhibited a wide range of particle sizes, requiring careful sorting.
Run-of-the-mine diamonds often contain imperfections, affecting their clarity and value.
The run-of-the-mine approach provides a cost-effective way to obtain raw materials, albeit with lower quality.

not special in any way; lacking distinction

reasonable, moderate,medium, ordinary, acceptable, common, sufficient, passable, respectable, tolerable

exquisite, grand, supreme, outstanding, grand, sterling, optimal, prime, matchless, terrific

The run-of-the-mine ore contained various impurities, requiring extensive processing.

Miners extracted run-of-the-mine coal directly from the earth, without any refinement.

The run-of-the-mine minerals lacked the desired quality for immediate use.

Despite its lower value, run-of-the-mine materials offer a raw and unrefined option.