Associations to the word «Bornite»

Wiktionary

BORNITE, noun. (mineral) A reddish mineral that tarnishes on exposure to air; it is a mixed sulfide of iron and copper with the chemical formula Cu5FeS and is an important ore of copper.

Dictionary definition

BORNITE, noun. A mineral consisting of sulfides of copper and iron that is found in copper deposits.

Wise words

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