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tungstite
[ tuhng-stahyt ]
noun
- a yellow or yellowish-green mineral, tungsten trioxide, WO 3 , usually occurring in a pulverulent form.
tungstite
/ ˈtʌŋstaɪt /
noun
- a yellow earthy rare secondary mineral that consists of tungsten oxide and occurs with tungsten ores. Formula: WO 3
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tungstite1
First recorded in 1865–70; tungst(en) + -ite 1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tungstite1
C20: from tungst ( en ) + -ite 1
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Example Sentences
In some tungsten deposits a hydrated oxide called tungstite has been formed as a canary-yellow coating at the surface.
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