argentiferous
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dʒənˈtɪf adjective
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| containing or bearing silver | |
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Argentiferous
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Example sentences
Argentiferous tetrahedrite is also abundant with a generally high silver content.
The ore was argentiferous galena with some auriferous pyrite and sphalerite.
The three main ore-bearing minerals are argentiferous galena, sphalerite, and argentiferous tetrahedrite.
Some gold and argentiferous galena are also present.
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