ANGLESITE
Etymology
After the place Anglesey in Wales, in 1832.
Noun
anglesite (countable and uncountable, plural anglesites)
(mineral) A crystalline mineral form of lead sulfate, PbSO4, formed by the weathering of galena.
Anagrams
• Angelites, angle ties, galenites, gatelines, gelatines, teaseling
Source: Wiktionary
An"gle*site, n. Etym: [From the Isle of Anglesea.] (Min.)
Definition: A native sulphate of lead. It occurs in white or yellowish transparent, prismatic crystals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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