cassiterite

English

noun
Definitions
  • (mineral) A generally black mineral, composed of tin oxide, SnO, which is an important ore of tin.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek κασσίτερος (tin).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κασσίτερος

Gloss

tin

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