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Meaning of metalliferous
Containing or yielding metal
Etymology of metalliferous
The word "metalliferous" has its roots in the Latin words "metallum," meaning metal, and "ferre," meaning to bear or produce, with the suffix "-ous" added to form an adjective
Historically, the term has been used in geology and mining to describe rocks, soils, or other materials that contain significant amounts of metal
Synonyms
mineralized
mineral-bearing
metal-bearing
ore-bearing
metallic
mineral
metallized
ferrous
non-ferrous
mineraliferous
auriferous
argentiferous
cupriferous
ferriferous
platiniferous
argentous
aurous
ferric
ferrous
metallic
metalloprotein
mineral-rich
ore-rich
mineral-laden
metal-laden
geologic
geological
geomorphic
geophysical
petrologic
petrological
Definitions
- Containing or yielding metal, especially as a result of mineral deposits
- * Relating to or characterized by the presence of metal, especially in the form of ores or mineral deposits
Usage Examples
- The metalliferous ore was extracted from the mine and processed for its metal content
- * The region is known for its metalliferous deposits, which have been mined for centuries
- * The geologists were excited to discover a metalliferous vein running through the mountain
Antonyms
non-metallic
metal-free
metal-poor
barren
unmineralized
non-mineral
sterile
unproductive
metal-deficient
metal-scarce
non-ore
ore-poor
metal-less
metallodefinite
unmetalliferous
metal-absent