C2nounsciencenature
US/ɔːr/
UK/ɔː/
rock or earth from which metal can be taken
In context
Australia exports huge amounts of iron ore to China every year.
Bauxite ore from the Central Highlands is processed into aluminum.
Mining low-grade ore uses more energy and produces more waste.
Words that go with ore
noun + noun
- iron oreThe price of iron ore fell sharply this year.
- copper oreTrucks carry copper ore from the mine to the port.
- ore depositsGeologists discovered rich ore deposits in the hills.
adjective + noun
- high-grade oreHigh-grade ore contains more metal in every ton of rock.
verb + noun
- extract oreHuge machines extract ore from the open pit.