noun
ingot
ING-gut
Ingot (noun) means a solid block of metal, formed by pouring molten metal and letting it cool. Example: “The foundry poured the molten metal into a mould to make an ingot.”
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A solid block of metal, formed by pouring molten metal and letting it cool.
"The foundry poured the molten metal into a mould to make an ingot."
"He was shown a heavy ingot of gold in the museum."
"Steel ingots were stacked beside the rolling mill."
How to use ingot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA block of metal, such as gold or steel, cast from molten metal.
When to use it
It is a neutral word used in metalworking, mining and finance.
Common pairings
gold ingot
steel ingot
silver ingot
cast into ingots
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Etymology
The word comes from Middle English ingot, meaning a mould for casting metal. Its origin is uncertain, and it may be the same word as Middle French lingot.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ingot?
An ingot is a solid block of fairly pure metal, made by pouring molten metal and letting it cool.
What shape is an ingot?
Ingots are often brick-like, and often trapezoidal in cross-section, though they do not have to be.
How do you pronounce ingot?
It is pronounced ING-gut, with the stress on the first syllable.
What is the meaning of ingot?
"ingot" (noun) means a solid block of metal, formed by pouring molten metal and letting it cool.
