PROUSTITES

Noun

proustites

plural of proustite

Anagrams

• sproutiest, strepitous

Source: Wiktionary


PROUSTITE

Proust"ite, n. Etym: [From the French chemist, J. L. Proust.] (Min.)

Definition: A sulphide of arsenic and silver of a beautiful cochineal-red color, occurring in rhombohedral crystals, and also massive; ruby silver.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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