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nev·​yansk·​ite | \ nevˈyan(t)ˌskīt \
plural -s

Definition of nevyanskite

: iridosmine containing over 40 percent of iridium and occurring in tin-white scales

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History and Etymology for nevyanskite

German newjanskit, from Newjansk Nevyansk, U.S.S.R. + German -it -ite

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“Nevyanskite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nevyanskite. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.

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