galena
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Definition of galena
: a bluish-gray cubic mineral with metallic luster consisting of lead sulfide and constituting the principal ore of lead
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This corresponds to the spread of Phoenician traders and settlers from their home cities in the Levant into the western Mediterranean, and the consequent exploitation of galena mines in Iberia. — The Economist, "Arctic ice brings an understanding of ancient Europe’s economy," 19 May 2018 Extracting silver from galena involves boiling off the lead. — The Economist, "Arctic ice brings an understanding of ancient Europe’s economy," 19 May 2018 In addition to the giant trilobite, the design includes the state mineral (galena), a microscope, nautiloid shell, stone spearpoint, and a glass jar for all the dinosaur bones found in Wisconsin. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Corn maze visitors navigate unique path of state fossil, the trilobite," 10 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'galena.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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galena
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Kids Definition of galena
: a bluish gray mineral that is the ore from which lead is obtained