metalliferous

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(met′ə lif′ər əs)

adjective

containing, yielding, or producing metal or ore

Origin: L metallifer < metallum, metal + fere, to bear + -ous

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adjective
Containing metal. Used of a mineral deposit or an ore.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin metallifer

Origin: : metallum, metal; see metal

Origin: + -fer, -fer

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