Smithsonite

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A mineral form of zinc carbonate, ZnCO₃, mined as an ore of zinc or as an ornamental stone. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a mineral ore of zinc. wordnet

Synonyms

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zinc sparcalaminezinc spar

Etymology

Named after James Smithson (1754-1829) in 1832.

Related phrases

zinc carbonate

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