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Definition of Sperrylite

1. n. An arsenide of platinum occuring in grains and minute isometric crystals of tin-white color. It is found near Sudbury, Ontario Canada, and is the only known compound of platinum occuring in nature.

Definition of Sperrylite

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Medical Definition of Sperrylite

1. An arsenide of platinum occuring in grains and minute isometric crystals of tin-white colour. It is found near Sudbury, Ontario Canada, and is the only known compound of platinum occuring in nature. Origin: Named after F. L. Sperry, who discovered it. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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