Meaning of greenockite in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡrinəˌkaɪt/

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  1. Noun

    greenockite

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from the name of Lord Greenock, who later became Earl Cathcart (1783–1859), + -ite

    Definitions

    1. ore of cadmium

    Examples

    • « a rare yellowish mineral consisting of cadmium sulphide in crystalline form »

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