hubbellite

noun

hub·​bell·​ite

ˈhəbəˌlīt

plural -s

: an oxychloride cement that contains finely powdered copper, is fungicidal and germicidal, possesses high tensile strength and adhesive properties, and is resistant to abrasion

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