Meaning of "zinkenite" in English

Zinkenite is a rare mineral composed primarily of lead, antimony, and sulfur. It is named after the German mineralogist Johann Karl Friedrich Zinken. This mineral typically forms acicular or needle-like crystals and is usually found in hydrothermal veins. Zinkenite is often dark grey or black with a metallic luster, and it is primarily studied by mineralogists and geologists due to its unique composition and formation process. While not widely used in commercial applications, zinkenite is of interest for its geological significance and crystal structure.

Meaning of "zinkenite" in French

Zinkenite, en français, est un minéral rare composé principalement de plomb, d'antimoine et de soufre. Il porte le nom du minéralogiste allemand Johann Karl Friedrich Zinken. Ce minéral se forme généralement en cristaux aciculaires ou en forme d'aiguilles et se trouve habituellement dans des veines hydrothermales. Le zinkenite est souvent gris foncé ou noir avec un éclat métallique et est principalement étudié par les minéralogistes et géologues en raison de sa composition unique et de son processus de formation. Bien qu'il ne soit pas largement utilisé dans des applications commerciales, le zinkenite est intéressant pour sa signification géologique et sa structure cristalline.

Pronunciation of "zinkenite" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈzɪŋ.kəˌnaɪt/

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant dialectal variations in the pronunciation of "zinkenite" in English. It is generally pronounced the same across different English-speaking regions, adhering closely to the phonetic transcription provided.

Pronunciation of "zinkenite" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /zɛ̃.kə.nit/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "zinkenite" is pronounced similarly across different regions. The pronunciation is consistent with the phonetic transcription, with slight variations in accent or intonation depending on the speaker's native French regional dialect.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The geologist discovered zinkenite in the mine. (Le géologue a découvert du zinkenite dans la mine.)
  2. Zinkenite crystals can be quite striking in appearance. (Les cristaux de zinkenite peuvent être assez frappants en apparence.)
  3. The sample of zinkenite was sent to the lab for analysis. (L'échantillon de zinkenite a été envoyé au laboratoire pour analyse.)
  4. Zinkenite is not commonly found in jewelry. (Le zinkenite n'est pas couramment utilisé en bijouterie.)
  5. The museum has a rare specimen of zinkenite on display. (Le musée expose un spécimen rare de zinkenite.)
  6. This mineral collection includes several pieces of zinkenite. (Cette collection de minéraux comprend plusieurs pièces de zinkenite.)
  7. Due to its rarity, zinkenite is highly valued by collectors. (En raison de sa rareté, le zinkenite est très prisé par les collectionneurs.)
  8. Finding zinkenite requires knowledge of its geological settings. (Trouver du zinkenite nécessite une connaissance de son environnement géologique.)
  9. Zinkenite formed in hydrothermal environments is often well-crystallized. (Le zinkenite formé dans des environnements hydrothermaux est souvent bien cristallisé.)
  10. The mineralogist's report highlighted the properties of zinkenite. (Le rapport du minéralogiste a mis en avant les propriétés du zinkenite.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "zinkenite" in English

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Similar Words: jamesonite, boulangerite, bournonite, tetrahedrite, galena

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "zinkenite" in French

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Similar Words: jamesonite, boulangerite, bournonite, tétraédrite, galène

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