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naumannite

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A mineral form of silver selenide (Ag2Se)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

A supporter of Werner Naumann (1909–1982), State Secretary in Joseph Goebbels' Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda during the Third Reich.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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History

Etymology

From Naumann + -ite.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: naumanniitti — mineral form of silver selenide
  • German: Naumannit — mineral form of silver selenide