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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-juh n-tahyt]
- /ˈɑr dʒənˌtaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahr-juh n-tahyt]
- /ˈɑr dʒənˌtaɪt/
Definitions of argentite word
- noun argentite a dark grey mineral that consists of silver sulphide, usually in cubic crystalline forms, and occurs in veins, often with native silver. It is found esp in Mexico, Nevada, and Saxony and is an important source of silver. Formula: Ag2S 3
- noun argentite native silver sulfide, a lead-gray cubic mineral, Ag2S, that is an important ore of silver 3
- noun argentite a dark lead-gray sectile mineral, silver sulfide, Ag 2 S, occurring in crystals and as formless aggregates: an important ore of silver. 1
- noun argentite (mineral) Silver sulphide, (Ag2S), a primary ore of silver, in cubic or hexoctahedral crystals. 1
- noun argentite (mineralogy) Silver sulfide, (Ag2S), a primary ore of silver, in cubic or hexoctahedral crystals. 0
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Origin of argentite
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; argent- + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Argentite
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argentite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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