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Webster 1913 Edition


Argentiferous

Arˊgen-tif′er-ous

,
Adj.
[L.
argentum
silver +
-ferous
: cf. F.
argentifère
.]
Producing or containing silver;
as,
argentiferous
lead ore or veins
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Argentiferous

ARGENTIF'EROUS

,
Adj.
[L. argentum, silver, and fero, to produce.] Producing silver; as argentiferous ore.

Definition 2024


argentiferous

argentiferous

English

Adjective

argentiferous (comparative more argentiferous, superlative most argentiferous)

  1. (geology) Containing or producing silver.

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