stockwork

/ˈstɒk.wɜːrk/

Definitions

1. noun

A body of ore or mineral deposit that is mined over a large area, typically in a tabular or sheet-like form.

“The mining team encountered a significant stockwork of copper ore during their excavation.”

Synonyms

  • mineral deposit
  • ore body

Antonyms

  • empty space
  • void