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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

  1. anglepod,
  2. angler,
  3. anglerfish,
  4. angles,
  5. anglesey,
  6. anglesmith,
  7. angleton,
  8. angletwitch,
  9. anglewing,
  10. 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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