English Explanatory Dictionary

chalcocite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Cuprous sulfide, Cu₂S, an important ore of copper.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæl.kəˌsaɪt/

Word forms

chalcocite chalcocites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χαλκός (khalkós) + -ite.

Synonyms

chalcosine copper-glance redruthite

Derived words

chalcocitization
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