Argentite

Translation of "argentite" into Russian

Noun

/ˈɑːdʒənˌtaɪt/

/ˈɑrdʒənˌtaɪt/

argentite

argentites pl

Argentite is a valuable silver ore.

Аргентит — это ценная серебряная руда.

Noun

/ˈɑːdʒənˌtaɪt/

/ˈɑrdʒənˌtaɪt/

A dark gray or black mineral consisting of silver sulfide (Ag2S), which is an important ore of silver.

The miners were excited to discover a rich vein of argentite in the old mine.

Adjective

/ˈɑːdʒənˌtaɪt/

/ˈɑrdʒənˌtaɪt/

Relating to or characteristic of argentite (silver sulfide).

The argentite phase becomes stable above 179 °C.