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neotocite

noun
ne·ot·o·cite | \ nēˈätəˌsīt \
plural -s

Definition of neotocite 

: a mineral consisting of a hydrous silicate of manganese and iron but having an uncertain formula

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History and Etymology for neotocite

Swedish neotokit, from Greek neotokos newborn (from ne- + tokos childbirth, offspring, from tiktein to give birth to, beget) + Swedish -it -ite

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