galena

American  

[guh-lee-nuh] / gəˈli nə /

noun

1. a common, heavy mineral, lead sulfide, PbS, occurring in lead-gray crystals, usually cubes, and cleavable masses: the principal ore of lead.

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galena British  

/ ɡəˈliːnə, ɡəˈliːnaɪt /

noun

1. a grey mineral, found in hydrothermal veins. It is the chief source of lead. Composition: lead sulphide. Formula: PbS. Crystal structure: cubic

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galena Scientific  

/ gə-lē′nə /

1. A gray, metallic mineral occurring in cube-shaped crystals within veins of igneous rock or in sedimentary rocks. It is the main ore of lead. Chemical formula: PbS.

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Etymology

Origin of galena

1595–1605; < Latin: lead ore

Example Sentences

The post said Galena did not hesitate to get into Hunter’s carrier.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

The adhesive on one of the box’s seals had come unglued, allowing for more airflow for Galena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

Galena survived the unexpected journey without any food or water, Ms. Clark said.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2024

"It was an amazing reunion! Galena instantly stopped shaking and relaxed in my arms when I got to hold her again."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2024

In a blink, he pawed through the papers—the Chicago Press & Tribune, the Galena Weekly North-Western Gazette, and the Amboy Times—deciding which was meager enough to part with.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan