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millerite

/ˈmɪl.ə.raɪt/

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noun

/ˈmɪl.ə.raɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruЖёлтый минерал, состоящий из сульфида никеля, который служит второстепенным источником никеля.

A yellow mineral composed of nickel sulfide, which serves as a minor source of nickel.

  1. Nickel sulfide mineralC2formalscientific

    A yellow, brassy, or greenish mineral composed of nickel sulfide (NiS), often found in needle-like crystals and considered a minor ore of nickel.

    ruМинерал сульфида никеля

    • The geologist identified millerite in the rock sample from the mine.
    • Millerite crystals are often found in association with other sulfide minerals.
    • Although not a major source, millerite is occasionally mined for its nickel content.
Forms
  • millerites plural form
  • millerites' possessive plural form
  • millerite's possessive singular form