churchite

noun church·ite \ -ˌchīt , usually -īt+V \

Definition of churchite

plural -s

: a church supporter or advocate

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Origin and Etymology of churchite

¹church + -ite

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First Known Use: 1791

in the meaning defined above

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churchite

noun \ " \

Definition of churchite

plural -s

: a mineral (Ce,Ca) (PO₄).2H₂O consisting of a hydrous cerium calcium phosphate occurring in thin drusy crusts of small light gray to pink crystals (specific gravity 3.1)