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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sphalerite

/sfæləraɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does sphalerite mean?

noun

A zinc sulfide mineral, ZnS, often found in hydrothermal veins and as a gangue mineral in ore deposits. It is the principal ore of zinc.

Example

"The geologist carefully extracted a sample of sphalerite from the mine for further analysis."

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