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ore

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɔr/ · UK /ɔː/

ore means: Rock containing metal or other valuable material that can be removed and used.

noun

MINERAL ROCKB2

Rock containing metal or other valuable material that can be removed and used.

  • The mine produces iron ore.
  • Workers crush the ore before processing it.
  • How much copper does this ore contain?

Common phrases: iron ore, copper ore, ore deposit, metal ore

Questions about ore

What does ore mean?

Rock containing metal or other valuable material that can be removed and used.

What is ore in other languages?

Türkçe: cevher · Español: mena · Français: minerai · Deutsch: Erz · Italiano: minerale · 日本語: 鉱石

How do you pronounce ore?

In American English /ɔr/; in British English /ɔː/.

How do you use ore in a sentence?

The mine produces iron ore. Workers crush the ore before processing it.

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