fülöppite

noun

fü·​löpp·​ite
variants or less commonly fulloppite or fuloppite
ˈfu̇ləˌpīt,
ˈfil-
plural -s
: a lead-gray mineral Pb3Sb8S15 consisting of lead, antimony, and sulfur

Word History

Etymology

Bela Fülöpp, 20th century Hungarian mineral collector + English -ite

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“Fülöppite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/f%C3%BCl%C3%B6ppite. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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