An ingotA large lump of purified metal formed for later use is a solid block of metal cast into a shape that makes it easy to handle, store, or transport. It is often used in manufacturingMaking products in factories from raw materials and metalworkingShaping and joining metal to make useful objects.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈɪŋɡət/
Easy pronunciation: ING-gət (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Ingot Meaning
a block of metal made for storing, moving, or using later
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Metal cast into a block shape for convenient handling.
Example: The refinery shipped gold ingots to the warehouse.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse ingot with ore, but ore is rock or earth containing metal, not a cast block of metal.
- An ingot is not the raw metal itself in general; it is the metal formed into a block or bar shape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ingot mean?
An ingot is a block of metal cast into a shape that is easy to handle, store, or transport.
What is an ingot used for?
Ingots are usually made so metal can be moved, stored, or processed into other products later.
What is a synonym for ingot?
There are no strong everyday synonyms in the supplied data that work as direct substitutes for ingot.
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