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lampadite

noun
lam·​pa·​dite | \ ˈlampəˌdīt\
plural -s

Definition of lampadite

: a bog manganese containing copper and often cobalt oxides

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History and Etymology for lampadite

French, from Wilhelm A. Lampadius †1842 German chemist + French -ite

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