chalcophile

Noun

Meaning

chalcophile (plural chalcophiles)

(chemistry, geology) In the Goldschmidt classification, an element such as copper that forms sulfide minerals if enough sulfur is available.

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Related terms

siderophile lithophile atmophile

Examples

Chalcophile elements seeAlso Chalcophile elements are those that remain on or close to the surface because they combine readily with chalcogens other than oxygen, forming compounds which do not sink into the core. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

chalconoid chalcononaringenin chalcophanite chalcophilic chalcophyllite chalcopyrite