tennantite

/tɛnəˈneɪt, tɛˈnænɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral, hydrated copper arsenic sulfide, Cu3(AsO4)2·8H2O.

“The geologist studied the properties of tennantite in the rock sample.”

Synonyms

  • arsenic copper sulfate
  • chalcostibite

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate