ingot

noun

Definition of ingotnext
as in slab

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Recent Examples of ingot With conventional induction heating, these currents are slow to penetrate the ingot. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 Sep. 2023 Shaped like ancient Chinese gold ingots—yes, symbolism again here, this time for prosperity and good fortune, or curved crescents resembling the moon for bright prospects in the future. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026 However, none of them are likely to outperform the conceptual superposition of the ingots in their present state of weightless potential. — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 9 Feb. 2026 LithSonic can produce lithium metal in either powder or ingot form for use in EV batteries, electronic devices, and aluminum alloys. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ingot
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slab
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  • In a video shared with the Herald, Vega’s husband stands under a huge slab of concrete wearing a mask and gloves.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • Bartlett’s character is like a rock slab, a vestige of an ancient religion, brought to life in overlapping strips of muslin, linen, and leather in shades of dove, cream, gray, and pale blue, with his hood pulled tight around his face and his hands wrapped in mittens.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026
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“Ingot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingot. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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