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anglesite

noun an·gle·site \ˈaŋ-gəl-ˌsīt, -glə-\

Definition of ANGLESITE

:  a mineral consisting of lead sulfate formed by the oxidation of galena
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Origin of ANGLESITE

French anglésite, from Anglesey Island, Wales
First Known Use: circa 1841

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