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cerussite

/ˈsɪə.rə.saɪt/

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noun

/ˈsɪə.rə.saɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruМинерал, состоящий из карбоната свинца, который служит важной рудой для добычи свинца.

A mineral composed of lead carbonate, which serves as a significant ore for extracting lead.

  1. Lead carbonate mineralC2formalscientific

    A mineral composed of lead carbonate (PbCO₃), typically found in oxidized zones of lead ore deposits and used as an important source of lead.

    ruМинерал карбоната свинца

    • Cerussite is often found in association with galena in lead mines.
    • The specimen of cerussite displayed a brilliant adamantine luster.
    • Miners extracted cerussite as a primary ore for lead production.