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anglesite

(aŋ′gəl sīt′, -glə sīt′)

noun

a usually white, orthorhombic mineral, PbSO, often found with galena; lead sulfate

Origin: after Anglesey, where it was discovered

See anglesite in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A lead sulfate mineral, PbSO₄, occurring in colorless or tinted crystals and formed by the weathering of lead ore.

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Origin: After Anglesey

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