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Sphalerite

Zinc sulphide; -- called also blende, black-jack, false galena, etc. See Blende (a).

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Mineral 76% connected

An inorganic species or substance occurring in nature, having a definite chemical composition and usually a distinct crystalline form. Rocks, except…

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The specific signification of in is situation or place with respect to surrounding, environment, encompassment, etc. It is used with verbs signifying…

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Indium 70% connected

A rare metallic element, discovered in certain ores of zinc, by means of its characteristic spectrum of two indigo blue lines; hence, its name. In ap…

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A rare metallic element of the aluminium group found in some minerals, as certain pyrites, and also in the lead-chamber deposit in the manufacture of…

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Blende 92% connected

A mineral, called also sphalerite, and by miners mock lead, false galena, and black-jack. It is a zinc sulphide, but often contains some iron. Its co…

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Bravais lattice noun · 78% connection

a 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal

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Complex noun · 78% connection

a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated

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Coordination compound noun · 78% connection

a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated

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Crystal lattice noun · 78% connection

a 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal

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Ligand noun · 78% connection

a substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom

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Organometallic compound noun · 78% connection

a compound containing an alkyl or aryl radical bonded to a metal.; "Tetracarbonyl nickel, and ferrocene are examples of organometallic…

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Oxidation number noun · 78% connection

the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge; "th…

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Oxidation state noun · 78% connection

the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge; "th…

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Space lattice noun · 78% connection

a 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal

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Black-jack noun · 78% connection

A name given by English miners to sphalerite, or zinc blende; -- called also false galena. See Blende.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: zinc, sulphide, called, blende, black-jack.
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Blendous adjective · 78% connection

Pertaining to, consisting of, or containing, blende.

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Blinde noun · 78% connection

See Blende.

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Brass noun · 78% connection

An alloy (usually yellow) of copper and zinc, in variable proportion, but often containing two parts of copper to one part of zinc. It…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: zinc, sulphide, called, blende, black-jack.
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Cadmia noun · 78% connection

An oxide of zinc which collects on the sides of furnaces where zinc is sublimed. Formerly applied to the mineral calamine.

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Cadmium noun · 78% connection

A comparatively rare element related to zinc, and occurring in some zinc ores. It is a white metal, both ductile and malleable. Symbol…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: zinc, sulphide, called, blende, black-jack.
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Chalcocite noun · 78% connection

Native copper sulphide, called also copper glance, and vitreous copper; a mineral of a black color and metallic luster.

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Croup noun · 78% connection

An inflammatory affection of the larynx or trachea, accompanied by a hoarse, ringing cough and stridulous, difficult breathing; esp.,…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: zinc, sulphide, called, blende, black-jack.
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Dezincification noun · 78% connection

The act or process of freeing from zinc; also, the condition resulting from the removal of zinc.

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False superl. · 78% connection

Not genuine or real; assumed or designed to deceive; counterfeit; hypocritical; as, false tears; false modesty; false colors; false je…

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Ignis fatuus unknown · 78% connection

A phosphorescent light that appears, in the night, over marshy ground, supposed to be occasioned by the decomposition of animal or veg…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: zinc, sulphide, called, blende, black-jack.
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Jack noun · 78% connection

A flag, containing only the union, without the fly, usually hoisted on a jack staff at the bowsprit cap; -- called also union jack. Th…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: zinc, sulphide, called, blende, black-jack.
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Jack-o'-lantern noun · 78% connection

See Jack-with-a-lantern, under 2d Jack.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: zinc, sulphide, called, blende, black-jack.
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Jackman noun · 78% connection

One wearing a jack; a horse soldier; a retainer. See 3d Jack, n.

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Jackscrew noun · 78% connection

A jack in which a screw is used for lifting, or exerting pressure. See Illust. of 2d Jack, n., 5.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: zinc, sulphide, called, blende, black-jack.
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Jurel noun · 78% connection

A yellow carangoid fish of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts (Caranx chrysos), most abundant southward, where it is valued as a food fish;…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: zinc, sulphide, called, blende, black-jack.
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Lazuli noun · 78% connection

A mineral of a fine azure-blue color, usually in small rounded masses. It is essentially a silicate of alumina, lime, and soda, with s…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: zinc, sulphide, called, blende, black-jack.
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Lead noun · 78% connection

One of the elements, a heavy, pliable, inelastic metal, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished. It is both malleable and…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: zinc, sulphide, called, blende, black-jack.
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