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orebody

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[awr-bod-ee, ohr‑] / ˈɔrˌbɒd i, ˈoʊr‑ /

noun

orebodies plural
  1. a well-defined mass of ore-bearing rock.


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Etymology

Origin of orebody

First recorded in 1870–75; ore + body

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“Unfortunately, it isn’t that simple. What is underappreciated but far more important is that economic orebodies are extremely rare.”

From Barron's May 18, 2026

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