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paternoite

noun
pa·​ter·​no·​ite | \ ˌpätə(r)ˈnōˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of paternoite

: a mineral MgB8O13.4H2O consisting of a hydrous magnesium borate

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History and Etymology for paternoite

Italian, from Emanuele Paternò †1935 Italian chemist + Italian -ite

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