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diaspore

noun
di·a·spore | \ˈdī-ə-ˌspȯr \

Definition of diaspore 

: a mineral consisting of aluminum hydrogen oxide

First Known Use of diaspore

1805, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for diaspore

French, from Greek diaspora

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