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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A mixed iron and nickel sulfide mineral, with the chemical formula (Fe,Ni)₉S₈; the major ore of nickel. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a mineral (iron and nickel sulphide) that is the chief ore of nickel wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

folgeritehorbachitelillhammeritenicopyrite

Etymology

From Pentland + -ite, after Joseph Barclay Pentland.

Related phrases

chemical formula

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