blende

blende has 3 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• n.. A mineral, called also sphalerite, and by miners mock lead, false galena, and black-jack. It is a zinc sulphide, but often contains some iron. Its color is usually yellow, brown, or black, and its luster resinous.
• n.. A general term for some minerals, chiefly metallic sulphides which have a somewhat brilliant but nonmetallic luster.
• n.. an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form