pyromorphite
noun
py·ro·mor·phite
ˌpī-rə-ˈmȯr-ˌfīt 
: a mineral consisting essentially of a chloride and phosphate of lead
Word History
Etymology
German Pyromorphit, from Greek pyr- + morphē form
First Known Use
circa 1814, in the meaning defined above
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“Pyromorphite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyromorphite. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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