gibbsite

noun

gibbs·​ite
ˈgibˌzīt
plural -s
: a mineral Al(OH)3 consisting of light-colored translucent aluminum hydroxide occurring as monoclinic crystals and also in stalactitic and spheroidal forms
gibbsitic
(ˈ)gib¦zitik
adjective

Word History

Etymology

George Gibbs †1833 American mineralogist + English -ite

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

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