Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ore
Noun
/ɔːr/
Definition
A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably.
Examples
- The miner dug deep into the ground to extract iron ore.
- Copper ore is an essential resource for electrical wiring.
- After processing, the gold ore yielded a significant amount of precious metal.
Meaning
Ore refers to the raw material that is mined and processed to obtain a specific metal or mineral, which can be used for various industrial and commercial purposes.
Synonyms
- mineral
- resource
- rock
