- 1. n. A mineral, called also sphalerite, and by miners mock lead, false galena, and black-jack. It is a zinc sulphide, but often contains some iron. Its color is usually yellow, brown, or black, and its luster resinous. Source: opted
- 2. n. A general term for some minerals, chiefly metallic sulphides which have a somewhat brilliant but nonmetallic luster. Source: opted
- 3. n. an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form Source: wordnet
- 4. (a) A mineral, called also sphalerite, and by miners mock lead, false galena, and black-jack. It is a zinc sulphide, but often contains some iron. Its color is usually yellow, brown, or black, and its luster resinous. (b) A general term for some minerals, chiefly metallic sulphides which have a somewhat brilliant but nonmetallic luster. Source: webster
- 5. n an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form Source: ecdict
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