noun a mass of metal, typically a bar or block, that is cast in a convenient shape for storage or transportation
In construction, ingots may be used as structural components or decorative elements.
In finance, ingots may be used as a metaphor for large quantities of wealth or valuable assets.
In manufacturing, ingots are often used as raw materials for producing various metal products.
In metallurgy, an ingot is a material, usually metal, that is cast into a shape suitable for further processing.
In mining, ingots may be produced as a result of extracting and processing ores.
In a novel, the protagonist found a hidden ingot of gold buried in the backyard.
During therapy sessions, the psychologist used a stress-relief ingot to help clients cope with anxiety.
The jeweler used a silver ingot to create a custom wedding ring for a client.
The blacksmith melted down a steel ingot to create a new sword for a medieval reenactment event.
The banker oversaw the transfer of a large gold ingot to a secure vault for safekeeping.