English Explanatory Dictionary

chalcophile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In the Goldschmidt classification, an element such as copper that forms sulfide minerals if enough sulfur is available.

Word forms

chalcophile chalcophiles

Etymology

From chalco- + -phile.

Related words

atmophile lithophile siderophile
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