ingot

[ ing-guht ]

noun

1. a mass of metal cast in a convenient form for shaping, remelting, or refining.

verb (used with object)

1. to make ingots of; shape into ingots.

ingot

/ ˈɪŋɡət /

noun

1. a piece of cast metal obtained from a mould in a form suitable for storage, transporting, and further use

verb

1. tr to shape (metal) into ingots

Word History and Origins

Origin of ingot¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ingot¹

C14: perhaps from in- ² + Old English goten, past participle of geotan to pour

Example Sentences

The ingots, dating from the first century A.D., were unearthed in the twentieth century during work on the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline, and were kept in the Belmez Museum and in private homes.

From Science Daily

The presence of a usable ingot seemed unlikely, and if true, downright alchemic.

From New York Times

During World War I, the kingdom of Romania sent by railroad 91.5 metric tons of gold coins and ingots to Moscow, along with jewels and cultural treasures such as works of art.

From Seattle Times

It starts off with a large ingot of ultra-pure silicon grown from a single crystal.

From BBC

Mr. Menendez’s office did not respond to a request for comment on the gold ingot irony.

From Washington Times