argentiferous
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In this manner the lead absorbs the gold, whether pure or argentiferous or cupriferous, and the alloy is taken to the cupellation furnace.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius
Tell her that I have argentiferous lead from New Carthage, and wool from B�tica.
From Sónnica by Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente
Its characteristics are the argentiferous and cupriferous ores, whereas in South Midian gold and silver were worked; and the parallelogram whose limits are assigned above, might be converted into a Northern Grant.
From The Land of Midian — Volume 1 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
"Note the anal angle of the secondaries and the argentiferous discal area bordering the subcostal nervule."
From Police!!! by Hutt, Henry
Spain exports argentiferous lead and pig lead mainly to England and France, with minor quantities to other countries of Europe and to Argentina.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
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