Metalliferous
adjective
Contains metal or metals.
They found metalliferous deposits in the mine.
Often appears as...
- metalliferous minerals
- metalliferous ore
adjective
Referring to a metal yielding mineral or rock.
In geology, rocks that yield metals are called metalliferous rocks.
Often appears as...
- metalliferous rock
- metalliferous vein
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Contains metal or metals.
They found metalliferous deposits in the mine.
Often appears as...
- metalliferous minerals
- metalliferous ore
adjective
Referring to a metal yielding mineral or rock.
In geology, rocks that yield metals are called metalliferous rocks.
Often appears as...
- metalliferous rock
- metalliferous vein
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Mine Exploration
Commonly used to discuss locations where metals can be excavated.
The team explored the area for potential metalliferous sites.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic Worth
Implies value or economic potential due to the presence of metals.
Metalliferous seams in the quarry promised a good profit.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Quality
Highlights the metal content of something, usually rocks or soil.
Researchers analyzed the soil for metalliferous qualities.
Pro Tip 1/3Mine Exploration
Commonly used to discuss locations where metals can be excavated.
The team explored the area for potential metalliferous sites.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic Worth
Implies value or economic potential due to the presence of metals.
Metalliferous seams in the quarry promised a good profit.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Quality
Highlights the metal content of something, usually rocks or soil.
Researchers analyzed the soil for metalliferous qualities.
Pro Tip 1/3Mine Exploration
Commonly used to discuss locations where metals can be excavated.
The team explored the area for potential metalliferous sites.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic Worth
Implies value or economic potential due to the presence of metals.
Metalliferous seams in the quarry promised a good profit.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Quality
Highlights the metal content of something, usually rocks or soil.
Researchers analyzed the soil for metalliferous qualities.
Never forget "Metalliferous"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension