awaruite

noun

awa·​ru·​ite

ˌäwäˈrüˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of a rare natural alloy of nickel and iron

Word History

Etymology

Awarua, South Island, New Zealand, its locality + English -ite

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Rhymes for awaruite

• irresolute
• reconstitute
• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute