hydrocalumite

noun

hy·​dro·​cal·​u·​mite

"+ˈkalyəˌmīt

: a colorless to light green mineral Ca₂Al(OH)₇.3H₂O consisting of hydrous hydroxide of calcium and aluminum

Word History

Etymology

hydr- + c- (from calcium) + alum- (from aluminum) + -ite

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