aguilarite

noun

agui·​lar·​ite
ˌä-gə-ˈlär-ˌīt
plural -s
: a mineral consisting of silver selenide-sulfide Ag4SeS (hardness 2, specific gravity 7.59)

Word History

Etymology

P. Aguilar, flourished 1892 Mexican mine superintendent + English -ite

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aguilarite was in 1891

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“Aguilarite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aguilarite. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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