chalcophilic

Adjective

Meaning

chalcophilic (comparative more chalcophilic, superlative most chalcophilic)

(geochemistry) Having a strong affinity for sulfur.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Lead's pronounced chalcophilic character is close to those of zinc and copper ; as such, it is usually found in ore and extracted together with these metals.sfn Metallic lead does occur in nature, but it is rare. Source: Internet

Lead is strongly chalcophilic and is found in the sulfide at a much greater concentration than in the silicate, versus uranium. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

chalcononaringenin chalcophanite chalcophile chalcophyllite chalcopyrite chalcopyritic