lode
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lode is a noun from geology and mining: a valuable ore deposit found within clear boundaries in surrounding rock. It points to something more specific than just “minerals” or “rock”—think of a distinct vein or layer that prospectors might hope to discover. But why do we so often hear “mother lode,” and how is that phrase able to move from mines to information, wealth, or other rich sources? This lesson looks at the word’s natural partners, including gold lode, rich lode, lode-bearing rock, and lode claim, and shows how “strike a lode” fits the language of discovery. Watch the full lesson to learn how to use lode with confidence.
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