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silverite

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sil·​ver·​ite | \ ˈsilvəˌrīt \
plural -s

Definition of silverite

: one favoring use or establishment of silver as a monetary standard

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silver entry 1 + -ite

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“Silverite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silverite. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.

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