anglesite

[ ang-guh l-sahyt ]

/ ˈæŋ gəlˌsaɪt /

noun

a mineral, lead sulfate, PbSO4, found in massive deposits and in colorless or variously tinted crystals: a minor ore of lead.

Nearby words

angledug, anglepod, angler, anglerfish, anglesey, anglesite, anglesmith, angleton, angletwitch, anglewing, angleworm

Origin of anglesite

1830–40; named after Anglesey where it was first found; see -ite¹

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British Dictionary definitions for anglesite

anglesite

/ (ˈæŋɡəlˌsaɪt) /

noun

a white or grey secondary mineral consisting of lead sulphate in orthorhombic crystalline form. It occurs in lead-ore deposits and is a source of lead. Formula: PbSO 4

Word Origin for anglesite

C19: from Anglesey, where it was first found

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