flajolotite

noun

flaj·​o·​lo·​tite
ˌflajəˈlōˌtīt
plural -s
: a mineral 4FeSbO4·3H2O occurring as a hydrous iron antimonate in lemon-yellow nodular masses resembling clay

Word History

Etymology

French, from Flajolot fl1871 French mineralogist who analyzed it + French -ite

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“Flajolotite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flajolotite. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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