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