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Mispickel

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Mineralogy

Description: Mispickel refers to a mineral composed of arsenic and iron sulfide. It has a metallic luster and usually appears in opaque, yellow to silver-gray crystals.

Sample Sentence: The beautiful mispickel crystals found in the old mine were highly sought after by mineral collectors.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Geology

Description: In geology, mispickel is a term used to describe a vein or lode that contains a mixture of valuable minerals and worthless substances.

Sample Sentence: The miners were disappointed to discover that the mispickel they found contained more worthless rocks than valuable minerals.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Popular Usage

Description: In popular language, mispickel can be used as an adjective to describe something that is misleading or deceptive in appearance.

Sample Sentence: The charming and friendly exterior of the shop turned out to be a mispickel, as they sold counterfeit products.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Local Usage

Description: In local jargon, mispickel is a term used to describe a person who often makes mistakes or selects the wrong option.

Sample Sentence: Tom has become the mispickel of the group, as he keeps making wrong decisions and choices.

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