bravoite

noun

bra·​vo·​ite

ˈbräˌvōˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral (Ni,Fe)S₂ consisting of a nickel sulfide containing iron related to pyrite

Word History

Etymology

José J. Bravo †1928 Peruvian mineralogist + English -ite

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Rhymes for bravoite

• adroit
• exploit
• introit
• boite
• droit