ingot
Americannoun
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of ingot
1350–1400; Middle English: literally, (something) poured in, equivalent to in- in- 1 + got ( e ) a stream, Old English *gota, akin to gēotan to flow; cognate with German giessen, Gothic giutan, Old Norse gjōta to pour
Example Sentences
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The machines essentially grow silicon crystals into cylindrical ingots that weigh hundreds of pounds.
The ingots date back almost 2,000 years to AD87, based on lettering written on the objects, which refers to the Emperor Domitian, who was known for his empire building, including expansion in Britain.
From BBC
The ingots are cut into wafers, polished and placed into special shipping containers that will carry them throughout the chip supply chain so their delicate properties aren’t ruined.
The ring's surface was adorned with the Chinese character for "luck" and tiny images of traditional gold ingots.
From Barron's
“And there’s another one,” Nigel says, pulling the cloth back from a second silver ingot still in the hole.
From Literature
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