lode

• Nom désignant un filon ou un gisement de minéraux précieux ou de minerai, délimité par des frontières nettes dans la roche environnante.

A noun referring to a deposit of valuable minerals or ore that is contained within distinct boundaries in surrounding rock.

1. C1formalscientific

   A concentrated mineral deposit found within distinctive boundaries that separate it from the surrounding rock formations.

   Gisement minéral

   • The miners discovered a rich lode of silver deep underground.
   • Geologists mapped the lode to estimate its ore content.
   • The gold lode was so extensive it attracted multiple mining companies.
   • Extracting the lode required advanced drilling techniques.

   Synonymesdepositvein

2. Abundant sourceC1informal

   A plentiful and valuable source or supply of something, not limited to minerals.

   source abondante

   • The library is a lode of rare historical documents.
   • Her experiences became a rich lode of inspiration for her writing.
   • The internet is a vast lode of information on almost any topic.
   • The abandoned mine turned out to be a lode of archaeological treasures.

   Synonymesbonanzafountgold mineminetreasure trovewellspring