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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

tennantite

/tɛˈnæntaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does tennantite mean?

noun

A rare mineral, a sulfide of copper and antimony, found in hydrothermal veins. It is named after William John Tennant.

Example

"The geologist discovered a specimen of tennantite in the mine's ore deposit."

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