ore

Definition

  • noun: rocks, earth, etc., from which a valuable metal can be taken
  • noun: a naturally occurring mineral containing a valuable constituent (as metal) for which it is mined and worked
  • synonyms: honor, grace, favor

Examples

  • The mine is an important producer of iron 'ore'.

  • The company extracts metals from 'ores'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) This metal caused the great extinction. How and why, I can't yet say. But carbon dating puts it at million years B.C. This ore you've got us digging for is a lot more dangerous than you think. And my people... Darcy, I think that you've been out in the field for far too long. Why don't we discuss (..)
    2014 Transformers: Age of Extinction