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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'.

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