| Pronunciation: | | 'kalku`sIt
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a heavy gray mineral that is an ore of copper |
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CHALCOCITE is a 10 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | copper glance |
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| | See Also: | | atomic number 29, copper, Cu, mineral |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Chal"co*cite\, n. [Gr. chalko`s brass.] (Min.)
Native copper sulphide, called also {copper glance}, and
{vitreous copper}; a mineral of a black color and metallic
luster. [Formerly written {chalcosine}.]
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