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americanite

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amer·​i·​can·​ite
plural -s

Definition of americanite

: a glassy meteoritic mineral found in a large area of western South America

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First Known Use of americanite

1946, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for americanite

American entry 2 + -ite

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“Americanite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/americanite. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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