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Definition of melaconite in English:

melaconite

noun

Mineralogy

  • An earthy impure black oxide of copper; a form of tenorite containing hydrated copper silicate and carbonate.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. Alteration of melaconise after -ite; compare conite.

Pronunciation

melaconite

/mɪˈlakənʌɪt/