chalcophile

noun

chalcophile

noun

Etymology From chalco- + -phile.

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Physical In the Goldschmidt classification, an element such as copper that forms sulfide minerals if enough sulfur is available.

Related terms: atmophile, lithophile, siderophile

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