argentiferous

adjective

Meaning

Containing or producing silver.

Examples

The prospectors searched specifically for argentiferous veins within the granite rock.
Most lead ores are argentiferous, making them valuable for both metals.

Synonyms: silver-bearing, argentous, metalliferous, argentic

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argentiferous

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːrdʒənˈtɪfərəs/

Definition

Containing or producing silver.

Examples

The prospectors searched specifically for argentiferous veins within the granite rock.
Most lead ores are argentiferous, making them valuable for both metals.
The laboratory analysis revealed that the sample was significantly argentiferous.

Synonyms of argentiferous

Words with a similar meaning to argentiferous:

silver-bearing
argentous
metalliferous
argentic

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