Blende
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /blɛnd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Blende is a noun meaning (mineralogy) sphalerite (a naturally-occurring sulfide of zinc).
Meaning
(mineralogy) sphalerite (a naturally-occurring sulfide of zinc).
Example Sentences
The procedure up here with ordinary local zinc blende had been straightforward—first you got the sulfur to go off by roasting the blende to zinc oxide, and then you reduced the oxide to zinc metal.
Word Forms
- blendes
Synonyms for blende
Depending on context, synonyms include sphalerite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sphalerite, zinc, zincblende, schalenblende, pseudogalena, bleasdaleite.
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