hedyphane

noun

hed·​y·​phane

ˈhedəˌfān

plural -s

: a mineral (Ca,Pb)₅Cl(AsO₄)₃ consisting of a yellowish white monoclinic lead and calcium arsenate and chloride compare apatite

Word History

Etymology

German hedyphan, from hedy- sweet + German -phan -phane

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