Argentiferous

Pronunciation: /ˈɑɹdʒɪntˈaɪˈfɛɹoʊˈəs/

Argentiferous (adj)

  1. Containing silver, especially in rock or ore, so the silver can be taken out by mining.
  2. Having a noticeable amount of silver in its makeup, whether in a substance, deposit, or mixture.

Argentiferous (adjective)

Examples

  • The miners found argentiferous ore near the old tunnel.
  • This argentiferous ore can be processed to recover silver.