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Definition of ingot

ingot

/ˈɪŋ.ɡət/
Plural:ingots
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A mass of metal, such as gold, silver, or steel, that has been cast into a standardized, typically oblong shape for convenient storage, transportation, or further processing.

Example

"The bank's underground vault securely housed rows of glittering gold ingots."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English: perhaps from 'in-' plus Old English 'goten' (poured), the past participle of 'geotan' (to pour), referring to metal poured into a mold.

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