born·ite
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Definition of bornite
: a brittle metallic-looking mineral that consists of a sulfide of copper and iron and is a valuable copper ore
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“Bornite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bornite. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of bornite was in 1811
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