rensselaerite

noun

rens·​se·​laer·​ite
ˈren(t)sələˌrīt,
¦ren(t)sə¦liˌrīt
plural -s
: a soft compact talc that is an altered pyroxene and is often worked in a lathe into articles (as inkstands)

Word History

Etymology

Stephen Van Rensselaer †1839 American army officer and politician + English -ite

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“Rensselaerite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rensselaerite. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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