stephanite

/stɛfænaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare lead antimony sulfide mineral.

“The geologist found a specimen of stephanite in the abandoned mine.”

2. proper noun

A name, especially of a person.

“Stephanite, the famous explorer, led the expedition to the Amazon rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • antimony sulfide
  • lead sulfide

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate