bismuthinite

American

[biz-muhth-uh-nahyt, biz-muh-thuh-] / bɪzˈmʌθ əˌnaɪt, ˈbɪz mə θə- /

noun

a mineral, bismuth sulfide, Bi 2 S 3 , occurring in lead-gray masses: an ore of bismuth.

bismuthinite British

/ bɪzˈmʌθɪˌnaɪt /

noun

a grey mineral consisting of bismuth sulphide in orthorhombic crystalline form. It occurs in veins associated with tin, copper, silver, lead, etc, and is a source of bismuth. Formula: Bi 2 S 3

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Etymology

Origin of bismuthinite

bismuthine + -ite ¹

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