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Definition of Tetradymite

1. n. A telluride of bismuth. It is of a pale steel-gray color and metallic luster, and usually occurs in foliated masses. Called also telluric bismuth.

Definition of Tetradymite

1. Noun. (minerology) a grey mineral that is mostly a mixed sulfide of bismuth and tellurium ¹

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Medical Definition of Tetradymite

1. A telluride of bismuth. It is of a pale steel-gray colour and metallic luster, and usually occurs in foliated masses. Calles also telluric bismuth. Origin: Gr. Fourfold. So named from its occurrence in compound twin crystals, or fourlings. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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