bornites
bornites is the plural of bornite.
Meaning of bornite
Noun
bornite (plural bornites)
- A reddish mineral that tarnishes on exposure to air; it is a mixed sulfide of iron and copper with the chemical formula Cu₅FeS and is an important ore of copper.
- Synonyms:
- erubescite, peacock ore, peacock copper
Questions about bornites
- What is bornites the plural of?
- Bornites is the plural of bornite.
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