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Ore Vein

Description:

An ore vein refers to a localized deposit of valuable minerals or metals within a rock formation. These veins are formed through geological processes and are often the primary source of commercially exploitable ores.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A mineral-rich deposit within rocks.
2. A localized area where valuable metals or minerals can be extracted.

Verb:

1. To find or discover an ore vein.

Usage Examples:

Sense 1 - Noun:

1. Miners discovered a rich ore vein deep within the mountain.

2. The geologist analyzed the composition of the ore vein to determine its economic viability.

3. This region is known for its vast copper ore veins.

Sense 2 - Noun:

1. The mining company invested in advanced machinery to extract the ore from the vein.

2. Exploring the ore veins in this area has yielded significant profits.

3. Gold and silver are commonly extracted from these ore veins.

Sense 3 - Verb:

1. The prospector spent months trying to ore vein rich enough to justify setting up a mine.

2. It takes a skilled geologist to ore vein new deposits for mining purposes.

3. The team successfully ore veined a valuable mineral deposit during their expedition.

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