Ores Meaning in English

word · lemma: ore

US

ˈɔɹz

ORZ

UK

ˈɔːz

AWZ

Definition

'Ores' are rocks or minerals from which metals and other valuable materials can be extracted.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in scientific, technical, or industrial contexts. Always plural when referring to different types or sources. Common collocations: 'iron ores', 'mining ores', 'extracting ores'. Do not confuse with 'minerals' (not always valuable or metal-bearing).

• Spanish: menas - minerales
• Portuguese (BR): minérios
• Portuguese (PT): minérios
• Chinese (Simplified): 矿石
• Chinese (Traditional): 礦石
• Hindi: अयस्क
• Arabic: خامات
• Bengali: আয়স্ক - আকরিক
• Russian: руды
• Japanese: 鉱石
• Vietnamese: quặng
• Korean: 광석
• Turkish: cevher
• Urdu: کانوں
• Indonesian: bijih

Example Sentences

Iron ores are important for making steel.

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Miners dig for ores underground.

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Gold ores can be found in some mountains.

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These ores need to be refined before use.

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We export most of our metal ores to other countries.

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Finding high-quality ores isn't always easy these days.

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