Library of Formatting Examples:Italics/02C

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   An <i>adit</i> or <i>mining tunnel</i> is a horizontal
   opening driven from the surface. If it be
   driven along an ore body, as a vein, it is
   properly called a <i>vein adit</i>; if it is driven
   across barren country to intercept pre-*

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