gold-bearing
Definition
Adjective: - Containing gold: Describes a substance, material, or geological formation that has gold within it. This is the primary and specific meaning.
Usage
The adjective "gold-bearing" is used attributively, meaning it typically comes before a noun to describe it. It is a technical term common in geology, mining, and related fields.
Examples
- The prospectors discovered a gold-bearing rock formation in the hills.
- This region is known for its gold-bearing gravel deposits.
- The company's primary asset is a gold-bearing ore body.
Advanced Usage
- "gold-bearing strata/lodes/veins": Common collocations in geological descriptions.
- The miners followed the gold-bearing vein deep into the mountain.
Variants and Related Words
- Auriferous (adj): A direct synonym, also meaning "containing gold," used in more formal or scientific contexts.
- The assay confirmed the ore was auriferous.
Synonyms
- Auriferous: Bearing or containing gold.
- Gold-containing: A more literal, descriptive phrase.
Notes
"Gold-bearing" is a compound adjective. Its meaning is specific and literal, referring to the physical presence of gold. It does not have idiomatic uses or phrasal verbs.
Adjective
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containing gold
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auriferous quartz veins
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