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noun
an·ker·ite
ˈaŋ-kə-ˌrīt 
: a yellowish to brown mineral consisting of a carbonate of calcium and iron
Word History
Etymology
German Ankerit, from M. J. Anker †1843 Austrian mineralogist
First Known Use
1825, in the meaning defined above
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“Ankerite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ankerite. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.
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