argyrodite
argyrodite · argyrodites
An uncommon silver germanium sulfide mineral, black with a purplish tinge and metallic…An uncommon silver germanium sulfide mineral, black with a purplish tinge and metallic lustre.
» Germanium was found in a mineral called argyrodite.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An uncommon silver germanium sulfide mineral, black with a purplish tinge and metallic lustre.
a rare steel-grey mineral consisting of silver and germanium and sulfur
Examples
1 sentencesGermanium was found in a mineral called argyrodite.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From argyr- + -ode (“characterized by”) + -ite.From argyr- + -ode (“characterized by”) + -ite.
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Forms
plural: argyrodites| Singular | argyrodite |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable