Minerals Word Search — Hard

Play a free online Minerals word search puzzle. Difficulty: Hard. Find all 12 hidden words on the 12×12 grid below.

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Minerals word list, defined

FANCY /ˈfænsi/ · noun, verb, adjective
As a noun, a liking or inclination for someone or something; as an adjective, elaborate, decorative, or of high quality. As a verb, to imagine or suppose, or to feel a desire for. Related: whim, liking, imagination, ornate.
TANNIN /tænɪn/ · noun
A naturally occurring compound found in plants, particularly in the bark, leaves, and seeds of certain trees and shrubs, responsible for the astringent taste and bitterness of wine, tea, and other beverages. Tannins are also used in the production of leather, ink, and other products. Related: astringent, bitter, tart, acidic.
ACID /ˈæsɪd/ · noun, adjective
A chemical substance that typically dissolves in water, has a sour taste, reacts with metals and bases, and turns litmus red; more broadly, any compound that donates protons or accepts electron pairs. As an adjective, it describes something sharp-tasting, biting, or harshly critical. Related: corrosive, caustic, acerbic, tart.
LAPIS /lɑːpɪs/ · noun
A deep blue mineral, often used in jewelry, or a bright blue color. In heraldry, a blue color. Related: azure, blue, cerulean, cobalt.
SALT /sɔːlt/ · noun, verb
A crystalline mineral, white or colourless, used as a seasoning and preservative in cooking. To add salt to something, typically to make it more interesting or to bring out a flavour. Related: sodium chloride, seasoning, flavour enhancer, preservative.
SULPHITE /sʌlfɪt/ · noun
A salt or ester of sulphurous acid, used as a preservative in food and drink, and in the manufacture of matches and fireworks. Related: preservative, antioxidant, conservative, sulfate.
BASE /beɪs/ · noun, verb, adjective
The lowest part or foundation of something on which it stands or is built; also, a starting point or underlying support for an idea, activity, or system. Related: foundation, footing, basis, groundwork.
SPIRIT /ˈspɪrɪt/ · noun, verb
A non-physical substance or entity that is believed to be a part of a person or animal, or a quality that makes someone or something different from others. To give someone or something energy, enthusiasm, or courage. Related: essence, soul, mind, will.

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