ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Stibnite

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Stibnite is a noun meaning A grey mineral, Sb₂S₃, that is the main ore of antimony; in powdered form, used as the cosmetic called kohl.

Meaning

A grey mineral, Sb₂S₃, that is the main ore of antimony; in powdered form, used as the cosmetic called kohl.

Example Sentences

The eye-paint used from immemorial times in Egypt is usually held to be stibnite.

Word Forms

Synonyms for stibnite

Depending on context, synonyms include antimonite.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include antimony, antimonite, stibium, stibine, stibonium, antimonium.

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