balkanite

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noun

An orthorhombic-disphenoidal white gray mineral containing copper, mercury, silver, and sulfur.

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Balkaner
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Meanings

balkanite1

noun
  1. chemistryAn orthorhombic-disphenoidal white gray mineral containing copper, mercury, silver, and sulfur.

Balkanite2

nounBalkanite (plural Balkanites)

plural Balkanites

  1. A native or inhabitant of the Balkans.

    Synonyms: Balkaner

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA native or inhabitant of the Balkans.

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Balkaner
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balkaner

Origin

balkanite · noun

From Balkan + -ite, after the medieval and popular name of the Stara planina (Balkan) mountains in Europe where it is found.

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Balkanite · noun

From Balkan + -ite.

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APA

balkanite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/balkanite

MLA

“balkanite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/balkanite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “balkanite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/balkanite.

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