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galena
/ɡəˈliː.nə/
name 5noun 2
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4ADJ.
natural
VERB + GALENA
extract, lead
GALENA + NOUN
mineral, ore
PREP.
from
Definitions
noun
1
A mineral, lead sulphide (PbS), mined as an ore for lead.
You can easily extract lead from galena, a natural mineral which has been used in crystal radio receivers.
1942, G. F. Loughlin, A. H. Koschmann, Geology and Ore Deposits of the Magdalena Mining District, New Mexico, Geological Survey Professional Paper, Issue 200, page 98, The galena of the ore contains microscopic inclusions of various forms that become visible upon polished surfaces etched with hydrochloric or nitric acid.
2
A remedy or antidote for poison; theriac
name
1
A place name for a number of United States towns and cities.
2
A place name for a number of United States towns and cities.
3
A place name for a number of United States towns and cities.
4
A place name for a number of United States towns and cities.
5
A place name for a number of United States towns and cities.
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You can easily extract lead from galena, a natural mineral which has been used in crystal radio receivers.
Wiktionary02
1942, G. F. Loughlin, A. H. Koschmann, Geology and Ore Deposits of the Magdalena Mining District, New Mexico, Geological Survey Professional Paper, Issue 200, page 98, The galena of the ore contains m
Wiktionary03
These samples had higher Pb²⁰⁶ and Pb²⁰⁸ abundances than any other galenas yet examined.
Wiktionary04
She bought from him some galena.
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