Definition of SMITHSONITE

smithsonite

Plural: smithsonites

Noun

  • A mineral form of zinc carbonate, ZnCO₃, mined as an ore of zinc or as an ornamental stone.

Origin / Etymology

Named after James Smithson (1754-1829) in 1832.

Synonyms

zinc spar

Scrabble Score: 16

smithsonite is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
smithsonite is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
smithsonite is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

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