anglesite

[ ang-guh l-sahyt ]
/ ˈæŋ gəlˌsaɪt /

noun

a mineral, lead sulfate, PbSO4, found in massive deposits and in colorless or variously tinted crystals: a minor ore of lead.

Origin of anglesite

1830–40; named after Anglesey where it was first found; see -ite1

British Dictionary definitions for anglesite

anglesite
/ (ˈæŋɡəlˌsaɪt) /

noun

a white or grey secondary mineral consisting of lead sulphate in orthorhombic crystalline form. It occurs in lead-ore deposits and is a source of lead. Formula: PbSO 4

Word Origin for anglesite

C19: from Anglesey, where it was first found