neotocite
noun
ne·ot·o·cite
\nēˈätəˌsīt\
Definition of neotocite
-s
: a mineral consisting of a hydrous silicate of manganese and iron but having an uncertain formula
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Origin and Etymology of 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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