CASSITERITE


Meaning of CASSITERITE in English

[ kə'sɪtərʌɪt ]

■ noun a reddish, brownish, or yellowish mineral consisting of tin dioxide.

Origin

C19: from Gk kassiteros 'tin' + -ite 1 .

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