mimetite
mimetite · mimetites
An arsenate mineral which forms in lead deposits, usually by the oxidation of galena…An arsenate mineral which forms in lead deposits, usually by the oxidation of galena and arsenopyrite.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An arsenate mineral which forms in lead deposits, usually by the oxidation of galena and arsenopyrite.
Origin
Ancient Greek Μιμητής (Mimētḗs), "imitator", from its similarity to pyromorphite.Ancient Greek Μιμητής (Mimētḗs), "imitator", from its similarity to pyromorphite.
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Forms
plural: mimetitesSynonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable