delafossite

noun

de·​la·​foss·​ite
ˌdeləˈfȯˌsīt
plural -s
: a mineral CuFeO2 consisting of an oxide of copper and iron formerly found in quantity at Bisbee, Arizona, and in small amounts elsewhere

Word History

Etymology

French, from Gabriel Delafosse †1878 French mineralogist + French -ite

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“Delafossite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delafossite. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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