cohenite

noun

co·​hen·​ite
ˈkōə̇ˌnīt
plural -s
: a tin-white crystalline mineral (Fe,Ni,Co)3C consisting of a carbide of iron, nickel, and cobalt and occurring in some meteorites

Word History

Etymology

German cohenit, from Emil Cohen †1905 German mineralogist + German -it -ite

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“Cohenite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cohenite. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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