Bornite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bornite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A reddish mineral that tarnishes on exposure to air; it is a mixed sulfide of iron and copper with the chemical formula Cu₅FeS and is an important ore of copper.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A reddish mineral that tarnishes on exposure to air; it is a mixed sulfide of iron and copper with the chemical formula Cu₅FeS and is an important ore of copper.
Word Forms
- bornites
Synonyms for bornite
Depending on context, synonyms include erubescite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bournonite, neyite, bermanite, bismuthinite, benjaminite, namibite.
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