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Sphalerite Definition & Meaning

sphalerite
noun
  1. an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form

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What does sphalerite mean?
an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form
What part of speech is sphalerite?
Sphalerite is a noun.

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