ingot
noun
a mass of metal cast in a convenient form for shaping, remelting, or refining.
ingots
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present tense formof ingot (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The International Energy Agency estimates that China’s global share in all the manufacturing stages of solar panels—including polysilicon, ingots, wafers, cells, and modules—exceeds 80%.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
The ingots date back almost 2,000 years to AD87, based on lettering written on the objects, which refers to the Emperor Domitian, who was known for his empire building, including expansion in Britain.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
The machines essentially grow silicon crystals into cylindrical ingots that weigh hundreds of pounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
The ingots are cut into wafers, polished and placed into special shipping containers that will carry them throughout the chip supply chain so their delicate properties aren’t ruined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
“Did you hear about Long John Turing here? Invested his life savings in silver ingots and buried them in some secret spot.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
