Pentlandite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pentlandite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A mixed iron and nickel sulfide mineral, with the chemical formula (Fe,Ni)₉S₈; the major ore of nickel.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A mixed iron and nickel sulfide mineral, with the chemical formula (Fe,Ni)₉S₈; the major ore of nickel.
Word Forms
- pentlandites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nickelphosphide, polydymite, melonite, oregonite, argentopentlandite, garnierite.
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