galena
noun/ɡəˈliːnə/
Frequency rank: #17,577 most common English word
Meaning
a bluish-gray mineral that is the chief ore of lead, consisting of lead sulfide.
Example sentence
The miners discovered veins of galena running through the rock, which they knew was rich in lead.
Synonyms & related words
- leadstone
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