ore
nounmasculinetécnico/mi.nɨ.ˈɾi.u/medium
mi·ne·ri·o
Definition
A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted.
The mine produces high-grade iron ore.
They discovered a new vein of copper ore.
Common collocations
iron oreore depositore processingextract ore
Etymology
Do latim 'minerale', por via do francês 'minerai'.