Ingot
noun
A block of metal, typically rectangular in shape.
The gold was melted down and then poured into a mould to form an ingot.
Often appears as...
- gold ingot
- silver ingot
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A block of metal, typically rectangular in shape.
The gold was melted down and then poured into a mould to form an ingot.
Often appears as...
- gold ingot
- silver ingot
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Use
Ingot often refers to raw material in manufacturing or industrial contexts.
The factory ordered a shipment of aluminum ingots.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Jewelry
'Ingot' implies bulk form, not the crafted items like jewelry or coins.
Although the ingots could be valuable, they were not ready to be worn as necklaces.
Pro Tip 3/3Precious Metals
Ingot is often used when talking about precious metals like gold or silver.
The treasure chest was full of gold ingots.
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Use
Ingot often refers to raw material in manufacturing or industrial contexts.
The factory ordered a shipment of aluminum ingots.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Jewelry
'Ingot' implies bulk form, not the crafted items like jewelry or coins.
Although the ingots could be valuable, they were not ready to be worn as necklaces.
Pro Tip 3/3Precious Metals
Ingot is often used when talking about precious metals like gold or silver.
The treasure chest was full of gold ingots.
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Use
Ingot often refers to raw material in manufacturing or industrial contexts.
The factory ordered a shipment of aluminum ingots.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Jewelry
'Ingot' implies bulk form, not the crafted items like jewelry or coins.
Although the ingots could be valuable, they were not ready to be worn as necklaces.
Pro Tip 3/3Precious Metals
Ingot is often used when talking about precious metals like gold or silver.
The treasure chest was full of gold ingots.
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Why doesn’t the Leaning...
Then, they temporarily counterbalanced the structure with 600 tons of lead ingots before anchoring the base with steel cables. More than six centuries after its construction,
Video examples
Why doesn’t the Leaning...
Then, they temporarily counterbalanced the structure with 600 tons of lead ingots before anchoring the base with steel cables. More than six centuries after its construction,
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