prospectinggerund / present participle Used attributively to describe activities, people, or equipment engaged in or relating to the search for mineral deposits or new opportunities.
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Engaged in or relating to the exploration for mineral deposits or new opportunities. The prospecting crew set up camp near the river.
Used attributively to describe things related to prospecting, e.g., "prospecting equipment".
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Relating to or intended for the activity of prospecting (especially for minerals or customers). The company purchased new prospecting equipment for the expedition.