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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tetrahedrite

/tɛtrəˈhɛdrɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does tetrahedrite mean?

noun

A copper iron sulfide mineral, Cu12Sb4S13, often found in hydrothermal veins. It is an important ore of copper and silver.

Example

"The geologist studied the tetrahedrite deposits in the mine, searching for signs of copper and silver."

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