anglesite
|an-gle-site|
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/ˈæŋɡlˌsaɪt/
lead sulfate mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anglesite' originates from 'Anglesey', an island in Wales, where the mineral was first discovered, combined with the mineral suffix '-ite'.
Historical Evolution
'Anglesey' plus '-ite' formed the word 'anglesite' in the early 19th century, and it has remained unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the mineral discovered in Anglesey, but now it refers to the mineral wherever it is found.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/08 20:06