ore
ore · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted.
Forms
plural: ores
Phrases & expressions
- •ore deposit — a natural concentration of ore
- •ore body — a mass of ore in the ground
- •iron ore — rock containing iron that can be extracted
Related words
Etymology
From Old English ora ("unwrought metal, ore"), of uncertain origin, possibly related to ar ("brass, copper").