stibnite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A grey mineral, Sb₂S₃, that is the main ore of antimony; in powdered form, used as the cosmetic called kohl.

Word forms

stibnite stibnites

Etymology

From Latin stibium, from Ancient Greek στίβι (stíbi), a variant of στίμμι (stímmi).

Synonyms

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