Pronunciation: /ˈbɔrnˌaɪt/

Definitions of bornite

noun a mineral consisting of a sulfide of copper and iron that is a common ore of copper

Example Sentences

A1 Bornite is a type of mineral.

A2 The geologist found a sample of bornite during the excavation.

B1 Bornite is often used in jewelry making due to its colorful iridescence.

B2 Miners discovered a large deposit of bornite in the mountain range.

C1 The chemical composition of bornite includes copper, iron, and sulfur.

C2 Researchers are studying the formation of bornite in geological processes.

Examples of bornite in a Sentence

formal Bornite is a copper ore mineral that has a metallic luster.

informal Have you seen that cool bornite rock with all the shiny colors?

slang Check out this sick bornite specimen I found while hiking!

figurative Her personality is like bornite - multi-faceted and full of surprises.

Grammatical Forms of bornite

past tense

borned

plural

bornites

comparative

more bornite

superlative

most bornite

present tense

is bornite

future tense

will be bornite

perfect tense

has been bornite

continuous tense

is being bornite

singular

bornite

positive degree

bornite

infinitive

to be bornite

gerund

being bornite

participle

borniting

Origin and Evolution of bornite

First Known Use: 1725 year
Language of Origin: German
Story behind the word: The word 'bornite' is derived from the name of Austrian mineralogist Ignaz von Born, who first described the mineral in 1725.
Evolution of the word: The word 'bornite' has remained consistent in its usage to refer to the mineral with a chemical composition of Cu5FeS4. Its meaning has not significantly evolved over time.