"oreforming" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ore + forming. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ore|forming}} ore + forming Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} oreforming (uncountable)
  1. (geology) The process of forming an ore. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-oreforming-en-noun-TiU1pKLK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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