POLYMETAL

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Primarily used in chemistry or mining, 'polymetal' or 'polymetallic' refers to a substance comprised of a combination of different metals. When the substance contains only two metals the term ''bimetal'' (''bimetallic'') is sometimes preferred (not to be confused with ''bimetallism'', which refers to a type of monetary system).

★ A 'polymetallic ore' (or '''polymetal'' ore') is an ore that is the source of more than one metal suitable for recovery.

★ A mine containing polymetallic ore is a 'polymetallic mine'.

★ 'Polymetallic nodules' are concretions of manganese and iron (and other metals) found on the ocean floor. They are sometimes called ''manganese nodules'', after their principal component.

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