ishkyldite

noun

ish·​kyl·​dite
variants or ishkildite
ˈishkə̇lˌdīt
plural -s
: a mineral Mg15Si11O27(OH)20 consisting of a basic silicate of magnesium

Word History

Etymology

Russian ishkil'dit, from Ishkyldino, Middle Volga district, U.S.S.R., its locality + Russian -it -ite

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“Ishkyldite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ishkyldite. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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