Definition of Sphalerite

1. Noun. An ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form.

Exact synonyms: Blende, Zinc Blende
Terms within: Atomic Number 49, In, Indium, Atomic Number 81, Thallium, Tl
Generic synonyms: Mineral

Definition of Sphalerite

1. n. Zinc sulphide; -- called also blende, black-jack, false galena, etc. See Blende (a).

Definition of Sphalerite

1. Noun. (minerology) A yellow, brown or black, sometimes red, green white or colorless mineral with cubic crystals, of a chemical formula (Zn,Fe)S. ¹

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Definition of Sphalerite

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sphalerite

1. Zinc sulphide; called also blende, black-jack, false galena, etc. See Blende . Origin: Gr. Slippery, uncertain. See Blende. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sphalerite

sphaeriales
sphaeridia
sphaeridium
sphaerobertrandite
sphaerobismoite
sphaers
sphaerulite
sphaerulites
sphagnicolous
sphagnous
sphagnum
sphagnum moss
sphagnums
sphairistike
sphalerite (current term)
sphalerites
sphaleron
sphaleronic
sphalerons
sphallolalia
sphear
spheare
spheares
sphears
sphecid
sphecoid
sphecoid wasp
spheksophobia
sphene

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