also: あらかね
noun
Refers to unrefined metal-bearing mineral or rock; a somewhat technical or literary term. In everyday contexts, 鉱石 (こうせき) is more common.
この山からは良質の粗金が採れる。
High-quality ore can be mined from this mountain.
粗金を精錬して鉄を作る。
Iron is made by smelting ore.
Uncommon single-kanji spelling; may be encountered in older or technical texts.
Kyūjitai form of 鉱; rarely used today.
Compound of 粗 (あら, 'raw, unrefined') and 金 (かね, 'metal'), with rendaku voicing to がね. The spelling 粗金 reflects this composition.