Metalliferous

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtˈæɫiˈfɛɹoʊˈəs/

Metalliferous (adj)

  1. Containing metal in amounts that can be taken out and used, especially from rock or soil.
  2. Describing an area where natural deposits include metals that may be mined.

Metalliferous (adjective)

Examples

  • The survey mapped metalliferous rocks near the valley.
  • Metalliferous rocks can contain valuable metals.