sperrylite


sper·ry·lite

noun \ˈsper-i-ˌlīt\

Definition of SPERRYLITE

: a mineral consisting of an arsenide of platinum

Origin of SPERRYLITE

Francis L. Sperry, †1906 American chemist + English -lite
First Known Use: 1889

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