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Sphalerite

Noun CEFR B2
ˈsfæl.əˌɹaɪt

Definitions

A yellow, brown or black, sometimes red, green white or colorless mineral with cubic crystals, of a chemical formula (Zn,Fe)S, often containing also minor metals, such as cadmium, gallium, germanium and indium.

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Examples

“The Monte Cristo and Philadelphia sphalerites have⟳ similar mean⟳ Pb concentrations (80 ppm) that are lower than the Lucky Dog sphalerites (119 ppm).”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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