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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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