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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An arsenate mineral which forms in lead deposits, usually by the oxidation of galena and arsenopyrite. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

green lead oremimetesite

Etymology

Ancient Greek Μιμητής (Mimētḗs), "imitator", from its similarity to pyromorphite.

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