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单词 argentite
释义

argentite

[ ahr-juhn-tahyt ]
/ ˈɑr dʒənˌtaɪt /

noun

a dark lead-gray sectile mineral, silver sulfide, Ag2S, occurring in crystals and as formless aggregates: an important ore of silver.

Origin of argentite

First recorded in 1830–40; argent- + -ite1

Words nearby argentite

argentic, argentiferous, Argentina, argentine, Argentine ant, argentite, argento-, argentophil, argentous, argentum, Argerich
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Example sentences from the Web for argentite

  • In the weathering of mercury deposits, cinnabar behaves somewhat like the corresponding silver sulphide, argentite.

    The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. Leith
  • The most important mineral of silver is the sulphide, argentite or "silver glance."

    The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. Leith

British Dictionary definitions for argentite

argentite
/ (ˈɑːdʒənˌtaɪt) /

noun

a dark grey mineral that consists of silver sulphide, usually in cubic crystalline forms, and occurs in veins, often with native silver. It is found esp in Mexico, Nevada, and Saxony and is an important source of silver. Formula: Ag 2 S
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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