Words at Play : Top 10 User-Submitted Words, Vol. 4
Definition:
a mineral that is mined, processed, sold, or distributed in a way that provides financing for civil wars and other forms of violence
Example:
"Last month, activists blanketed Intel's Facebook page with calls to support tough legislation to curb trade in conflict minerals." — Nicholas D. Kristof, The New York Times, June 26, 2010
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