ankerite

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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The first known use of ankerite was in 1825

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“Ankerite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ankerite. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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