Definition

1. Noun:
   • A stratum of ore: A distinct layer or bed of rock that contains a sufficient concentration of valuable minerals or metals to be mined for profit.

Usage

• The term "ore bed" is used in geology and mining to describe a specific, bounded geological layer rich in ore minerals. It is a technical term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The miners discovered a rich ore bed deep within the mountain.
  • Geologists mapped the extent of the copper ore bed.
  • The iron ore bed was several meters thick.

Advanced Usage

• "To strike an ore bed": To discover a valuable layer of ore during exploration or mining.
  • The prospectors hoped to strike an ore bed in the new claim.

Variants and Related Words

• Ore body (n): A larger, three-dimensional mass of ore, which may contain multiple ore beds.
  • The mine was developed to extract the massive ore body.
• Ore deposit (n): A general term for a natural concentration of minerals; an ore bed is a type of ore deposit.
  • The region is known for its valuable ore deposits.

Synonyms

• Ore layer: A stratum of ore.
• Mineralized zone: An area enriched with minerals, which may include an ore bed.

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)

• Seam: A thin stratum or layer of a mineral, especially coal or ore.
• Lode: A vein of metal ore in the earth.

Noun

1. a stratum of ore