bismutite
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bismutite
< German Bismutit, equivalent to Bismut bismuth + -it -ite 1
Example Sentences
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The hydrated carbonate, bismutite, is of less importance; it occurs in Cornwall, Bolivia, Arizona and elsewhere.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various
Bismuth is nearly always found in nature in the metallic state; but occasionally it is met with as sulphide in bismuthine and as carbonate in bismutite.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
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