Ore (Noun)
Meaning 1
A mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The miners extracted a rich ore from the depths of the earth, which was processed to reveal its hidden copper.
- The geologist studied the ore samples carefully, identifying the unique characteristics of the iron deposits.
- After months of excavation, the team finally struck a valuable ore, worth millions in precious metals.
- The mine was closed due to a decline in the quality of the ore, which made it no longer profitable to extract.
- As the demand for smartphones increased, the price of the rare ore used in their manufacture skyrocketed, making it a highly sought-after commodity.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
A monetary subunit in Denmark and Norway and Sweden; 100 ore equal 1 krona.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.