bornite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Born + -ite, named after Austrian mineralogist Ignaz von Born.
Meanings
- A reddish mineral that tarnishes on exposure to air; it is a mixed sulfide of iron and copper with the chemical formula Cu₅FeS and is an important ore of copper.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bornites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
erubescite · peacock copper · peacock ore
Translations (7)
fi borniitti (mineral) · ja 斑銅鉱 (mineral) · sh bornit (mineral) · es bornita (mineral) · hu bornit (mineral) · ca bornita (mineral) · fi kirjava kuparikiisu (mineral)