Pronunciation

/ɔːr/

Definitions

• Noun: A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably, typically by smelting. Example: “The mine was rich in copper ore.”
• Noun (rare): The raw material from which a particular product is made; a source or basis. Example: “Petroleum is the ore of many chemical products.”

Phrases

• “Vein of ore” refers to a deposit of ore in the earth’s crust.
• “Extract ore” describes the process of mining and removing the ore from the ground for processing.
• “Ore deposits” are areas where minerals have accumulated and can be economically extracted.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Miners were excavating large quantities of gold ore from the recently discovered mine.”
• Rare usage : “Coal is the ore that supplies energy for most power plants around the world.”

Synonyms

• Mineral deposit
• Rock containing metals
• Ore body
• Raw material
• Commodity (in the context of mining)