tungstite

[ tuhng-stahyt ]

noun

1. a yellow or yellowish-green mineral, tungsten trioxide, WO 3 , usually occurring in a pulverulent form.

tungstite

/ ˈtʌŋstaɪt /

noun

1. a yellow earthy rare secondary mineral that consists of tungsten oxide and occurs with tungsten ores. Formula: WO 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of tungstite¹

First recorded in 1865–70; tungst(en) + -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of tungstite¹

C20: from tungst ( en ) + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

In some tungsten deposits a hydrated oxide called tungstite has been formed as a canary-yellow coating at the surface.

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