Associations to the word «Greenockite»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

GREENOCKITE, noun. (mineral) A rare cadmium mineral that consists of cadmium sulfide in crystalline form.

Dictionary definition

GREENOCKITE, noun. Ore of cadmium; a rare yellowish mineral consisting of cadmium sulphide in crystalline form.

Wise words

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