The definition "'Mine' means (1) an excavation in the earth, (2) an explosive device, (3) an abundant source" is an example of:
A) A synonymous definition.
B) A demonstrative definition.
C) A geological definition.
D) A persuasive definition.
E) A lexical definition.

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The definition given is a lexical definition, which provides the meaning of a word in terms of its usage and context. It does not provide any additional information, such as synonyms or persuasive language.

The Definition "'Mine' Means (1) an Excavation in the Earth