ingot
/'iɳgət/
Definition
- Noun:
- A solid block of metal, typically oblong or brick-shaped, cast in a mold for convenient storage, transportation, or further processing.
Usage
- The word "ingot" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to a mass of metal that has been cast into a standardized, simple shape.
- It is commonly used in the contexts of metallurgy, manufacturing, and precious metals (like gold and silver).
- Example: "The factory produces steel ingots that are later rolled into sheets."
Examples
- The gold was poured into molds to form ingots.
- Aluminum ingots are shipped to factories worldwide.
- The vault contained stacks of silver ingots.
Advanced Usage
- "Ingot mold": The mold into which molten metal is poured to form an ingot.
- "Ingot casting": The industrial process of producing ingots.
Variants and Related Words
- Billet (n): A small bar of metal, often a semi-finished product from an ingot.
- Bloom (n): A large, rough block of steel produced from an ingot.
- Slab (n): A thick, flat piece of metal, often produced by rolling or cutting an ingot.
Synonyms
- Bar: A long, straight piece of solid material.
- Block: A solid piece of material with flat surfaces.
- Pig: (Specifically for iron or lead) A crude oblong block of metal.
Antonyms
- Ore: The natural rock or sediment from which metal is extracted.
- Scrap: Discarded metal that is waste material.
- Powder: Metal in a fine, loose particulate form.
Notes
- An ingot is a primary form of metal after initial smelting but before it is worked into final products like wires, sheets, or components. It is distinct from a "coin" or "nugget," which are not typically cast in standardized industrial molds.
Noun
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metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling
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