ore
1 of 1noun/ɔr/
Forms:ores
1
a rock that contains valuable mineral or metal
- The mine produces iron ore for steel manufacturing.
- Gold ore is often found in quartz veins.
- Chile is a major exporter of copper ore.
- Smelting separates metal from ore using high heat.
- The geologist identified the ore as bauxite, a source of aluminum.