Encyclopedia

bog ore

Also found in: Dictionary.

bog ore

[′bäg ‚ȯr]
(mineralogy)
A poorly stratified accumulation of earthy metallic mineral substances, consisting mainly of oxides, that are formed in bogs, marshes, swamps, and other low-lying moist places. Also known as bog-mine ore.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Mentioned in
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.