aluminite
noun
alu·mi·nite
\əˈlüməˌnīt\
Definition of aluminite
-s
: a hydrous aluminum sulfate Al2SO4(OH)4·7H2O usually occurring in white compact reniform masses
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Origin and Etymology of aluminite
German aluminit, from alumin- + -it -ite
First Known Use: 1805
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