ScienceAugust 15, 2026
motherlode
MUH-ther-lohd
Definition
A rich, abundant, or primary source of something valuable.
Etymology
Originating in the mid-19th century in the American West, the term is a literal translation of the mining term 'mother lode,' referring to the principal vein or body of ore from which smaller deposits are derived.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the intense industry search for large, commercially viable natural hydrogen deposits, likening it to a 'gold rush'.
Instead of making hydrogen, this Canadian company is drilling for it
Read the full article ↗CBC