cerussite

Thân thiện

A geologist examines a cerussite specimen in the lab.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A mineral consisting of lead carbonate: Cerussite is a naturally occurring mineral composed primarily of lead carbonate (PbCO₃). It is an important ore of lead.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The geologist identified the white crystalline mass as cerussite.
  • Cerussite is often found in the oxidized zones of lead deposits.

Advanced Usage

• In mineralogy: The term is used to describe a specific mineral species with a characteristic orthorhombic crystal structure.
  • The cerussite from this locality exhibits exceptional twinning.

Variants and Related Words

• White lead ore: A common historical name for cerussite, referring to its appearance and composition.
• Lead carbonate: The chemical compound that constitutes the mineral.

Synonyms

• None commonly used in general English. In specific scientific contexts, "lead carbonate" refers to the compound, but not interchangeably to the mineral form.

Related Phrases

• None applicable. "Cerussite" is a technical noun without derived phrasal verbs.

Related Idioms

• None applicable. The word is a specific scientific term and is not used idiomatically.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead

Từ đồng nghĩa

• white lead ore