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Ore
Ore (pronounced: /ɔːr/) is a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted. The etymology of the word "ore" is derived from the Old English 'ora', which means 'unworked metal'.
Types of Ore
There are several types of ores, including:
- Iron ore: Iron ore is the raw material used to make pig iron, which is one of the main raw materials to make steel.
- Copper ore: Copper ore is mined and crushed to produce copper metal.
- Gold ore: Gold ore is a type of ore that can be obtained through mining gold rocks.
- Silver ore: Silver ore is a type of ore that can be obtained through the Mining skill in various places throughout the game.
Extraction of Ore
The process of extracting a metal from its ore is known as metallurgy. This involves several steps, including:
- Mining: The ore is mined from the earth.
- Crushing and Grinding: The ore is crushed and ground to a fine powder.
- Concentration: The ore is concentrated by removing impurities.
- Smelting: The concentrated ore is heated in a furnace to extract the metal.
Related Terms
- Mineral: A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a defined chemical composition.
- Mining: Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth.
- Metallurgy: Metallurgy is the science and technology of metals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ore
- Wikipedia's article - Ore
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