iron ore
Definition
Noun: - A naturally occurring mineral or rock from which metallic iron can be economically extracted: Iron ore is the raw material used to produce pig iron, which is a primary feedstock for steelmaking. It typically contains iron oxides such as hematite (Fe₂O₃) or magnetite (Fe₃O₄).
Usage
Iron ore is a non-renewable resource and a major commodity in global trade. The term is used to discuss mining, metallurgy, economics, and geology. - The country's economy heavily depends on exporting iron ore. - This region has vast deposits of high-grade iron ore.
Advanced Usage
- Direct-shipping ore (DSO): High-grade iron ore that can be shipped directly to customers after basic crushing and screening, without the need for beneficiation.
- The mine produces direct-shipping ore, which reduces processing costs.
- Beneficiation: The process of improving the economic value of iron ore by removing gangue minerals.
- Low-grade ores require beneficiation before they can be used in a blast furnace.
Variants and Related Words
- Ore (noun): A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably.
- Copper ore is also mined in this area.
- Hematite (noun): A common iron oxide mineral (Fe₂O₃) and an important ore of iron.
- The red color of the soil is due to hematite.
- Magnetite (noun): A magnetic iron oxide mineral (Fe₃O₄) and another primary ore of iron.
- Magnetite can be separated from other rock using magnets.
Synonyms
- Ferrous ore: A technical synonym emphasizing the iron content.
- Iron mineral deposit: A more geological term.
Related Phrases
- Iron ore pellet: Small balls of concentrated iron ore and binders, used in steel production.
- The plant converts fine iron ore into iron ore pellets for efficient transport and use.
- Iron ore fines: Fine particles of iron ore, a specific product category in mining.
- The price of iron ore fines affects the overall market.
Related Idioms
No common idioms are directly based on the term "iron ore."
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an ore from which iron can be extracted
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