contain a deposit

Frequency: 4.02.3 per million words

Used for an area or rock that has a natural accumulation of a substance.

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  • The geological survey revealed that the area could contain significant mineral deposits.
  • Scientists are investigating whether the Martian soil might contain water ice deposits.
  • Early drilling suggested the rock formation might contain substantial gold deposits.
  • The core samples indicate that the subsoil could contain natural gas deposits.
  • Researchers are studying the seabed to see if it might contain rare earth deposits.
  • The analysis showed that the sedimentary layer could contain valuable ore deposits.
  • Exploratory missions are planned to determine if the lunar regolith contains helium-3 deposits.
  • The geological map suggests that this region may contain phosphate deposits.
  • Further investigation is needed to confirm if the volcanic ash could contain sulfur deposits.
  • The paleontological dig site is believed to contain fossil deposits.