"peacock copper" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: After the rainbow iridescence that appears after tarnishing. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} peacock copper (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Bornite. Tags: informal, uncountable Synonyms: peacock ore
    Sense id: en-peacock_copper-en-noun-Ql75WY7J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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