Galena

/ɡəˈliː.nə/

Synonyms for "galena" (6 found)

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Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
lead glancegalenite

Strong matches (1)

Noun(1 words)
lead ore

Related words (3)

Noun(2 words)
lead sulfidelead sulfide ore

Related word relations

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More general

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metal oremineraloresulfide mineral

More specific

3 entries
galena crystalsgalena depositmassive galena

Collocations

5 entries
galena crystalsgalena depositgalena oregalena specimengalena vein

Inflections

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Sample sentences

5 total sentences available.

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She bought from him some galena.

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You can easily extract lead from galena, a natural mineral which has been used in crystal radio receivers.

Source: wiktionary

1942, G. F. Loughlin, A. H. Koschmann, Geology and Ore Deposits of the Magdalena Mining District, New Mexico, Geological Survey Professional Paper, Issue 200, page 98, The galena of the ore contains microscopic inclusions of various forms that become visible upon polished surfaces etched with hydrochloric or nitric acid.

Source: wiktionary

These samples had higher Pb²⁰⁶ and Pb²⁰⁸ abundances than any other galenas yet examined.

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