jamesonite

[ jeym-suh-nahyt ]

noun

1. a metallic, dark-gray mineral, lead and iron antimony sulfide: formerly mined for lead.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jamesonite¹

1815–25; named after Robert Jameson (1774–1854), Scottish scientist; -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Jamesonite and other sulphides of lead and antimony are frequently met with.

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