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minerai

ore, mineral ore

noun mee-nuh-REH Rare

Usage Note

Minerai specifically means raw ore — rock containing a useful metal or mineral — as distinct from minéral (mineral in general) or mine (the mine itself). Common collocations include minerai de fer (iron ore) and minerai d'or (gold ore).

Examples

"Ce pays exporte beaucoup de minerai de fer."

Natural Translation

This country exports a lot of iron ore.

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