percylite

noun

per·​cy·​lite
ˈpərsēˌlīt,
-sə̇ˌl-
plural -s
: a mineral PbCuCl2(OH)2(?) consisting of a rare basic chloride of lead and copper

Word History

Etymology

John Percy †1889 English metallurgist + English -lite

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“Percylite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percylite. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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