Meaning of BORNITE
| Pronunciation: | | 'bornIt
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[n] a mineral consisting of sulfides of copper and iron that is found in copper deposits |
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BORNITE is a 7 letter word that starts with B. |
| | Synonyms: | | peacock ore |
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| | See Also: | | atomic number 29, copper, Cu, mineral | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Bor"nite\, n. [Named after Von Born, a mineralogist.]
(Min.)
A valuable ore of copper, containing copper, iron, and
sulphur; -- also called {purple copper ore} (or
{erubescite}), in allusion to the colors shown upon the
slightly tarnished surface.
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