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Definition of Tetrahedrite

1. n. A sulphide of antimony and copper, with small quantities of other metals. It is a very common ore of copper, and some varieties yield a considerable presentage of silver. Called also gray copper ore, fahlore, and panabase.

Definition of Tetrahedrite

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Medical Definition of Tetrahedrite

1. A sulphide of antimony and copper, with small quantities of other metals. It is a very common ore of copper, and some varieties yield a considerable presentage of silver. Synonym: gray copper ore, fahlore, and panabase. Origin: So called because the crystals of the species are commonly tetrahedrons. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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