Metalliferous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Containing a metallic element. Often used to describe ores that are mined commercially.
"Cassiterite is a metalliferous ore containing tin."

Example

"Cassiterite is a metalliferous ore containing tin."

Etymology

From metal + -iferous.

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