crednerite

noun

cred·​ner·​ite
ˈkrednəˌrīt
plural -s
: a grayish to black foliated mineral CuMn2O4 consisting of copper, manganese, and oxygen

Word History

Etymology

German crednerit, from K. F. Heinrich Credner †1876 German geologist + German -it -ite

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crednerite was in 1849

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“Crednerite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crednerite. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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