Definition of Galena

1. Noun. Soft blue-grey mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead.

Terms within: Atomic Number 82, Lead, Pb
Generic synonyms: Mineral

Definition of Galena

1. n. A remedy or antidote for poison; theriaca.

Definition of Galena

1. the principal ore of lead [n -S] : GALENIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Galena

1. 1. A remedy or antidose for poison; theriaca. 2. Lead sulphide; the principal ore of lead. It is of a bluish gray colour and metallic luster, and is cubic in crystallization and cleavage. False galena. See Blende. Origin: L. Galena lead ore, dross that remains after melting lead: cf. F. Galene sulphide of lead ore, antidote to prison, stillness of the sea, calm, tranquility. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Galena

Galeati's glands
galeatomy
Galeazzi
Galeazzi's fracture
galeazzi fracture
galea aponeurotica
galectin 1
Galega
Galega officinalis
galei
Galen
Galen
Galen's anastomosis
Galen's nerve
galena (current term)
galena (current term)
galenas
galenic
galenic
galenical
galenical
galenicals
galenicals
galenite
galenite
galenites
galenoid
Galeocerdo
Galeocerdo cuvieri
Galeopsis

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