algodonite
|al-go-do-nite|
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/ælˈɡoʊdəˌnaɪt/
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/ælˈɡəʊdəˌnaɪt/
rare copper arsenide mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algodonite' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'algodón,' meaning 'cotton,' due to its cotton-like appearance.
Historical Evolution
'algodón' transformed into the mineralogical term 'algodonite' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the cotton-like appearance of the mineral, but now it is used to describe the mineral itself.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare copper arsenide mineral, typically found in hydrothermal veins.
The geologist discovered a vein of algodonite in the old mine.
Synonyms
copper arsenide
Last updated: 2025/06/20 11:51