bobierrite

noun

bo·​bi·​er·​rite

ˈbōbēəˌrīt

plural -s

: a mineral Mg₃(PO₄)₂.8H₂O consisting of hydrous magnesium phosphate occurring massive or in crystals in guano

Word History

Etymology

French from Pierre A. Bobierre †1881 French chemist + French -ite

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Rhymes for bobierrite

• barite
• ferrite