"miargyrite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Ancient Greek meyon, "smaller", and argyros, "silver", as its silver content is lower than most silver sulfides. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} miargyrite (uncountable)
  1. (mineralogy) A sulfide of silver and antimony. Wikipedia link: miargyrite Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals

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