First Known Use: circa 1858
Dictionary
pentlandite
noun pent·land·ite \ˈpent-lən-ˌdīt\
Definition of PENTLANDITE
: a bronzy yellow mineral that is an isometric nickel iron sulfide and the principal ore of nickel
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of PENTLANDITE
French, from Joseph Pentland †1873 Irish scientist
Learn More About PENTLANDITE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: PentlatchPrevious Word in the Dictionary: pentitolAll Words Near: pentlandite
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up pentlandite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).