1. a naturally occurring concentration of mineral ore that is economically viable to extract
Usage: mining and geology term; often written as two words (ore body) or hyphenated (ore-body)

Examples

• The mining company discovered a large orebody of copper beneath the mountain.
• Geologists mapped the orebody to determine the best extraction method.
• The quality of the orebody affects the profitability of the mine.
• This orebody contains significant reserves of gold and silver.
• Engineers assessed the size and grade of the orebody before construction began.