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argentiferous Definition

ar·gen·tif·er·ous (är′jən tif′ər əs)

adjective

containing or yielding silver argentiferous ore

Etymology: < L argentum (see argent) + -ferous

argentiferous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tetrahedrite: Not surprisingly, these ores contain much richly argentiferous tetrahedrite ( ca.
  • ore: The mines produce argentiferous lead ores, with a subordinate quantity of zinc ore, the latter from Wanlockhead.

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