Jacutinga
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jacutinga is a noun meaning A black-fronted piping guan (Pipile jacutinga).
Meaning
A black-fronted piping guan (Pipile jacutinga).
More Meanings
- (possibly dated) A micaceous iron ore, related to itabirite and associated with gold.
Example Sentences
[…] itabirite, because he noted that "jacutinga" was the most important host rock for gold mineralization, whereas itabirite was an unfavorable host rock.
... jacutinga, itabirite, quartzite, and dolomite, as of secondary origin, formed by a relatively deep-extending series of surface chemical processes, justifying, in his opinion, the use of the term 'digestive.' Mr. Goodchild[…]
... Itabirite. Auriferous Jacutinga in Itabirite. Limestone. Canga or Ferruginous Conglomerate. FIG. 321. - Section through the Gongo Socco mountains. [M]asses of gold mixed with jacutinga have been found weighing several kilogrammes[…]
ORIGIN OF THE ORES. Massive Ores and Jacutinga. - Itabirite and bedded ore were formed together under similar conditions, and statements regarding the origin of one apply to the other.[…] Fragmental Ores […] are due to the surface weathering and erosion of the massive ores, jacutinga and itabirite above described.
Word Forms
- jacutingas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include guaraguao, jaguarete, yaguaza, guan, jacuaru, parraqua.
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