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Define the Ore.
Define the following term.
Ore
Solution 1
Minerals from which metals can be extracted profitably are known as ores.
Solution 2
If minerals contain a very high percentage of a particular metal and the metal can be profitably extracted from it. These minerals are called ores.
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