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argentiferous

adjectivetechnicalrare/ɐɾʒẽˈtifɨɾu/ar·gen·ti·fe·ro

Definition

1

Containing or yielding silver.

Usage examples

The region is known for its argentiferous veins.
The miners exploited an argentiferous deposit.

Common combinations

argentiferous oreargentiferous deposit