metalliferous


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met·al·lif·er·ous

(mĕt′l-ĭf′ər-əs)
adj.
Containing metal. Used of a mineral deposit or an ore.
[From Latin metallifer : metallum, metal; see metal + -fer, -fer.]
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metalliferous

(ˌmɛtəˈlɪfərəs)
adj
(Geological Science) containing a high concentration of metallic elements: a metalliferous ore.
[C17: from Latin metallifer yielding metal, from metallum metal + ferre to bear]
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met•al•lif•er•ous

(ˌmɛt lˈɪf ər əs)

adj.
containing or yielding metal.
[1650–60; < Latin metallifer (see metalli-, -fer) + -ous]
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