aguilarite
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/əˈɡwɪləˌraɪt/
rare silver mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aguilarite' originates from Spanish, specifically named after the mining engineer 'Pablo Aguilar', where 'Aguilar' is a surname.
Historical Evolution
The term 'aguilarite' was coined in the late 19th century to honor Pablo Aguilar's contributions to mining.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was simply a name for a newly discovered mineral, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare silver sulfosalt mineral with the chemical formula Ag4SeS, typically found in hydrothermal deposits.
The geologist discovered a vein of aguilarite in the old mine.
Last updated: 2025/06/04 20:36