pentlandite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Pentland + -ite, after Joseph Barclay Pentland.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A mixed iron and nickel sulfide mineral, with the chemical formula (Fe,Ni)₉S₈; the major ore of nickel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pentlandites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |