kaliborite

noun

kal·​i·​bo·​rite

ˌkaləˈbōrˌīt

plural -s

: a mineral KMg₂B₁₁O₁₉.9H₂O consisting of a hydrous borate of potassium and magnesium

Word History

Etymology

German kaliborit, from kali- (from New Latin kalium) + bor- + -it -ite

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