ores

[US]/[ɔːz]/
[UK]/[ɔːrz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (transitive)To extract or smelt ore.
n.Naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or other valuable substance can be profitably extracted.
n. (plural)A collection of mineral deposits from which a valuable component can be extracted.

Phrases & Collocations

ores are valuable

ore processing

ores extracted

ore deposits

ores contain

ore mine

ores found

ore body

ores yield

ore source

Example Sentences

the mine yielded rich ores of iron and copper.

geologists study ores to understand earth's composition.

processing ores is essential for extracting valuable metals.

the company invested heavily in new ore processing technology.

they searched for new deposits of rare earth ores.

the presence of gold ores indicated a promising area.

environmental regulations govern the disposal of waste ores.

the value of the ores depends on their metal content.

they transported the ores by rail to the refinery.

the analysis of the ores revealed a complex mineralogy.

the region is known for its abundant lead and zinc ores.

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