loughlinite

noun

lough·​lin·​ite

ˈlȯflə̇ˌnīt also ˈläf-

plural -s

: a mineral MgSi₂O₅.n H₂O consisting of a hydrous silicate of magnesium resembling asbestos

Word History

Etymology

Gerald F. Loughlin †1946 American geologist + English -ite

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Rhymes for loughlinite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite