Definition

A large amount of mineral or metal that can be mined from the ground.

Example

The mining company discovered a rich orebody that could provide valuable resources for years.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new orebody they discovered nearby?

Yeah, I read something about it! It sounds pretty exciting.

I wonder how they will extract the resources from that orebody.

It'll be interesting to see what techniques they use.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Orebody → It is formed from "ore" (from Old English *ora*, meaning a metal or mineral) and "body" (from Old English *bodig*, meaning the physical structure or mass). The term "orebody" refers to a mass of ore, indicating a substantial quantity of mineral or metal within the earth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ore' as a type of metal or mineral and 'body' as a physical mass — together, they describe a significant mass of mineral or metal.

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