anglesite en · NOUN
Etymology
After the place Anglesey in Wales, in 1832.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A crystalline mineral form of lead sulfate, PbSO₄, formed by the weathering of galena.
A curious form of anglesite was noticed in a specimen from Durango, Iowa
1862, Sir Edward Cadogan, Before the Deluge: Memories and Reflections:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anglesites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
pt anglesita (crystalline mineral form of lead sulfate) · fi anglesiitti (crystalline mineral form of lead sulfate) · hu anglesit (crystalline mineral form of lead sulfate) · pl anglezyt (crystalline mineral form of lead sulfate) · bg англезит (crystalline mineral form of lead sulfate)